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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LE03 OYBMOT history

LE03 OYB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2024.

LE03 OYB blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
120,739 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 OYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 OYB was last recorded at 120,739 miles on 7 Sept 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,727 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,739 miles
  • 2023 – 119,289 miles
  • 2022 – 117,840 miles
  • 2021 – 115,882 miles
  • 2020 – 114,315 miles
  • 2019 – 109,541 miles
  • 2018 – 104,917 miles
  • 2017 – 97,619 miles
  • 2016 – 90,596 miles
  • 2015 – 83,114 miles
  • 2014 – 78,062 miles
  • 2013 – 70,569 miles
  • 2012 – 63,199 miles
  • 2011 – 54,778 miles
  • 2010 – 46,183 miles
  • 2009 – 37,602 miles
  • 2008 – 30,006 miles
  • 2007 – 23,246 miles
  • 2006 – 15,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,739 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear step mounting corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,739 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,739 miles
    Test number
    793246930654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear step mounting corroded

  2. Fail120,727 miles (+1,438)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,727 miles
    Test number
    522046811238
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear step mounting corroded

  3. Pass119,289 miles (+1,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,289 miles
    Test number
    331309774342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,840 miles (+1,958)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,840 miles
    Test number
    667466412556
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,882 miles (+1,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    679091798163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,315 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,315 miles
    Test number
    191556981715
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail114,310 miles (+4,769)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    704924964937
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    642829579776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,541 miles (+4,624)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    180276246163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass104,917 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,917 miles
    Test number
    817562195211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,619 miles (+7,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    910083461444
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre outer walls perished

  12. Pass90,596 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,596 miles
    Test number
    137549189883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,114 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    229671975057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,062 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    909571274040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,569 miles (+7,370)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,569 miles
    Test number
    648894673034
    • NoteDrivers step very corroded

  16. Pass63,199 miles (+8,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    158104472439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass54,778 miles (+8,595)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,778 miles
    Test number
    718768961052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    631582160066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,183 miles (+8,581)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    873662260075
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass37,602 miles (+7,596)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,602 miles
    Test number
    490191369095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    973176158014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail30,006 miles (+6,760)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    692106958084
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass23,246 miles (+8,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,246 miles
    Test number
    881347957006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,222 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,222 miles
    Test number
    110099876041
    • NotePin hole in offside front track rod ball joint
    • NoteSteering swivel seals slightly leaking (nearside worse)
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belts due to dog cage fitted

Questions about LE03 OYB

Does LE03 OYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 OYB expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 OYB?
The MOT on LE03 OYB expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 OYB done?
LE03 OYB was recorded at 120,739 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2024, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has LE03 OYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 OYB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 OYB 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 LE03 OYB find?
LE03 OYB passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive; rear step mounting corroded.

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