Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
LD03 XNXMOT history
LD03 XNX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 78,281 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,867 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 XNX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 XNX was last recorded at 78,281 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Sept 2015: 60,818 miles, lower than 607,992 miles on 18 Sept 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 78,255 miles · 11 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 26 miles
- Average per year
- 2,867 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,281 miles
- 2024 – 78,255 miles
- 2023 – 78,234 miles
- 2022 – 78,215 miles
- 2021 – 76,913 miles
- 2020 – 75,984 miles
- 2019 – 74,144 miles
- 2018 – 70,133 miles
- 2017 – 66,332 miles
- 2015 – 60,818 miles
- 2014 – 56,577 miles
- 2013 – 53,394 miles
- 2012 – 46,242 miles
- 2011 – 41,426 miles
- 2010 – 37,585 miles
- 2009 – 33,455 miles
- 2008 – 30,920 miles
- 2007 – 27,208 miles
- 2006 – 22,131 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,281 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear light cages insecure
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective In front of axle, heavily corroded- still secure.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member heavily corroded, but not holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Spring bump stop at axle.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened L & R both corroded, outer face more-so than inner.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,281 miles (+26)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 78,281 miles
- Test number
- 630901579101
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear light cages insecure
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass78,255 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 78,255 miles
- Test number
- 894368037392
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2 bulbs, 1 out. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective In front of axle, heavily corroded- still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member heavily corroded, but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Spring bump stop at axle.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened L & R both corroded, outer face more-so than inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,255 miles (+21)2 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,255 miles
- Test number
- 438081135814
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOuter Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both cab steps are heavily corroded and holed with sharp edges likely to cause injury to people grazed or contacted. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2 bulbs, 1 out. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective In front of axle, heavily corroded- still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member heavily corroded, but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Spring bump stop at axle.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened L & R both corroded, outer face more-so than inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,234 miles (+3)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 78,234 miles
- Test number
- 806635669700
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth sidesteps heavily corroded
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Fail78,231 miles (+16)6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,231 miles
- Test number
- 258565458699
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on the end of steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet broken (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth side steps heavily corroded
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Pass78,215 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 78,215 miles
- Test number
- 126974035953
- AdvisoryBoth sidesteps corroded.
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on both faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear seats stowed away.
- AdvisorySteering box arm gator deteriorated.
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slightly movement.
Fail78,215 miles (+1,302)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,215 miles
- Test number
- 898795806228
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split badly. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth sidesteps corroded.
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on both faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear seats stowed away.
- AdvisorySteering box arm gator deteriorated.
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slightly movement.
Pass76,913 miles (+929)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 76,913 miles
- Test number
- 129316068154
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass75,984 miles (+1,840)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 75,984 miles
- Test number
- 733469850959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,144 miles (+4,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,144 miles
- Test number
- 588157104865
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,133 miles (+3,801)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 70,133 miles
- Test number
- 926562035561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,332 miles (+5,514)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 66,332 miles
- Test number
- 591092052595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,818 miles (-547,174)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 60,818 miles
- Test number
- 538517874060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail607,992 miles (+551,415)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 607,992 miles
- Test number
- 418518037856
- FailureHorn control insecure fault button,staying on (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass56,577 miles (+3,183)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 56,577 miles
- Test number
- 807448934227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,394 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 53,394 miles
- Test number
- 807008343256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail53,327 miles (+7,085)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,327 miles
- Test number
- 888076043233
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass46,242 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 46,242 miles
- Test number
- 899212322204
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail46,242 miles (+4,816)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,242 miles
- Test number
- 905411322245
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass41,426 miles (+130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,426 miles
- Test number
- 665842581160
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail41,296 miles (+3,711)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,296 miles
- Test number
- 636775971159
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass37,585 miles (+4,130)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,585 miles
- Test number
- 952960830129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,455 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 33,455 miles
- Test number
- 481721829107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail33,455 miles (+2,535)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,455 miles
- Test number
- 460170329181
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass30,920 miles (+3,712)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 30,920 miles
- Test number
- 263028888065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,208 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,208 miles
- Test number
- 824715497076
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass27,208 miles (+5,077)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 27,208 miles
- Test number
- 843705697098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 22,131 miles
- Test number
- 794640996097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 XNX
- Does LD03 XNX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 XNX expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 XNX?
- The MOT on LD03 XNX expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 XNX done?
- LD03 XNX was recorded at 78,281 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,867 miles a year.
- Has LD03 XNX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 XNX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD03 XNX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD03 XNX find?
- LD03 XNX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 8 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.