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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD03 VREMOT history

LD03 VRE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LD03 VRE silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,585 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VRE was last recorded at 98,585 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,574 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,585 miles
  • 2025 – 97,821 miles
  • 2024 – 97,140 miles
  • 2023 – 96,503 miles
  • 2022 – 95,650 miles
  • 2021 – 95,017 miles
  • 2020 – 93,824 miles
  • 2019 – 91,386 miles
  • 2018 – 85,507 miles
  • 2017 – 84,767 miles
  • 2016 – 83,333 miles
  • 2015 – 77,858 miles
  • 2014 – 71,222 miles
  • 2013 – 60,111 miles
  • 2012 – 50,954 miles
  • 2011 – 43,730 miles
  • 2010 – 37,814 miles
  • 2009 – 35,152 miles
  • 2008 – 33,494 miles
  • 2007 – 22,994 miles
  • 2006 – 9,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,585 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,585 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,585 miles
    Test number
    599771179980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,574 miles (+753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,574 miles
    Test number
    287220210954
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of the wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,821 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,821 miles
    Test number
    444215063991
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,793 miles (+653)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    627907346273
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear subframe to axel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear disc rusted both sides

  5. Pass97,140 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    369668062152
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive transmission

  6. Fail97,140 miles (+637)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    434013564338
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,503 miles (+62)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,503 miles
    Test number
    416994243237
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,441 miles (+791)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    800303334901
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,650 miles (+633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    913670750372
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,017 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    802839709114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,824 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,824 miles
    Test number
    226152501602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,386 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    961036251153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,507 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,507 miles
    Test number
    341202544270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,767 miles (+1,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    910969992329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass83,333 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,333 miles
    Test number
    953307404322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,858 miles (+6,636)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,858 miles
    Test number
    126295840845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass71,222 miles (+11,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    365875074221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,111 miles (+9,157)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    709777463266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll tyres starting to deteriorate on outer side walls
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteSmall stone chip on n\s & o\s windscreen

  19. Pass50,954 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    815437832296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,730 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    158422251271
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise slight discolouring to rear brake disc due to over heating brake ok at time of test advise removing wheel for further inspection

  21. Pass43,730 miles (+5,916)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    466282351229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise slight discolouring to rear brake disc due to over heating brake ok at time of test advise removing wheel for further inspection

  22. Pass37,814 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,814 miles
    Test number
    530913950276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,152 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,152 miles
    Test number
    270921559208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,494 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    840853438272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,994 miles (+13,166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,994 miles
    Test number
    840614147236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,828 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,828 miles
    Test number
    782152766251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,654 miles
    Test number
    591182556170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VRE

Does LD03 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VRE is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VRE?
The MOT on LD03 VRE is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 VRE done?
LD03 VRE was recorded at 98,585 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has LD03 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VRE has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 VRE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 VRE find?
LD03 VRE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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