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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LE03 PHVMOT history

LE03 PHV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

LE03 PHV green 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 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
146,717 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 PHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 PHV was last recorded at 146,717 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,716 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,717 miles
  • 2021 – 145,646 miles
  • 2019 – 145,027 miles
  • 2018 – 143,975 miles
  • 2017 – 141,398 miles
  • 2015 – 131,596 miles
  • 2014 – 118,350 miles
  • 2013 – 101,628 miles
  • 2012 – 85,401 miles
  • 2011 – 76,870 miles
  • 2009 – 55,417 miles
  • 2008 – 45,383 miles
  • 2007 – 35,863 miles
  • 2006 – 28,214 miles
  • 2005 – 23,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,717 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Swizel joints slight fluid leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,717 miles (+1)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,717 miles
    Test number
    528924112901
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail146,716 miles (+1,070)5 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,716 miles
    Test number
    942097780901
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,646 miles (+619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,646 miles
    Test number
    747907960870
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,027 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,027 miles
    Test number
    900050140991
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,026 miles (+1,051)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,026 miles
    Test number
    599485117326
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,975 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,975 miles
    Test number
    767049678589
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Swizel joints slight fluid leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail143,969 miles (+2)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,969 miles
    Test number
    209023509259
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Swizel joints slight fluid leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail143,967 miles (+2,569)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,967 miles
    Test number
    107990323286
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySwivel joints slight leak O/S/F - N/S/F

  9. Pass141,398 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,398 miles
    Test number
    428066710332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySidesteps are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has multiple chips

  10. Fail141,398 miles (+9,802)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,398 miles
    Test number
    471804802316
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySidesteps are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has multiple chips

  11. Pass131,596 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    798965138668
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in off side rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside side step excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside side step excessively corroded

  12. Fail131,596 miles (+13,246)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    179459981784
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in off side rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside side step excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside side step excessively corroded

  13. Pass118,350 miles (+16,722)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,350 miles
    Test number
    208286784223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,628 miles (+16,227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,628 miles
    Test number
    186098793108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,401 miles (+8,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    367768932186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass76,870 miles (+21,453)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,870 miles
    Test number
    755054841269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,417 miles (+10,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,417 miles
    Test number
    434133359348
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass45,383 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,383 miles
    Test number
    774540448326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,863 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    923241447349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,214 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,214 miles
    Test number
    453297146368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    23,184 miles
    Test number
    800146455313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 PHV

Does LE03 PHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 PHV expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 PHV?
The MOT on LE03 PHV expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 PHV done?
LE03 PHV was recorded at 146,717 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 7,358 miles a year.
Has LE03 PHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 PHV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 PHV 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 PHV find?
LE03 PHV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 7 more.

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