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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,498 cc

LE03 ULHMOT history

LE03 ULH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LE03 ULH white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
50,844 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 ULH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 ULH was last recorded at 50,844 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2008: 4,267 miles, lower than 20,742 miles on 5 Jan 2007.
  • 31 Oct 2012: 14,461 miles, lower than 123,514 miles on 29 Mar 2011.
  • 10 Oct 2014: 19,207 miles, lower than 185,749 miles on 30 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,556 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,288 miles
Average per year
1,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,844 miles
  • 2025 – 44,556 miles
  • 2024 – 43,188 miles
  • 2023 – 37,280 miles
  • 2022 – 31,605 miles
  • 2021 – 27,917 miles
  • 2019 – 24,291 miles
  • 2018 – 19,733 miles
  • 2016 – 19,477 miles
  • 2014 – 19,207 miles
  • 2013 – 185,749 miles
  • 2012 – 14,461 miles
  • 2011 – 123,514 miles
  • 2010 – 99,962 miles
  • 2009 – 70,782 miles
  • 2008 – 4,267 miles
  • 2007 – 20,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Both headlamp beam patterns poor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    415265510021
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail50,844 miles (+6,288)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    293595633588
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass44,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,556 miles
    Test number
    256031224676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,556 miles (+1,368)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,556 miles
    Test number
    419153547896
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass43,188 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,188 miles
    Test number
    410048213681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,171 miles (+5,891)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    990230830691
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  7. Pass37,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,280 miles
    Test number
    481936686748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,280 miles (+5,675)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,280 miles
    Test number
    792661494798
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass31,605 miles (+3,688)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,605 miles
    Test number
    749650415683
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass27,917 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    27,917 miles
    Test number
    606684129703
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor

  11. Fail27,916 miles (+3,625)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    980881208321
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor

  12. Pass24,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,291 miles
    Test number
    426936810137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,291 miles (+4,558)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,291 miles
    Test number
    319231783719
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass19,733 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,733 miles
    Test number
    662550904058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,477 miles
    Test number
    162114106930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,477 miles (+270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,477 miles
    Test number
    754362049813
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass19,207 miles (-166,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,207 miles
    Test number
    355983184491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass185,749 miles (+171,288)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    185,749 miles
    Test number
    586473803336
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass14,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    135216702364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,461 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    197395202343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass14,461 miles (-109,053)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    426075802347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass123,514 miles (+23,552)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,514 miles
    Test number
    596498681037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,962 miles (+29,180)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    284736870003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,782 miles (+66,515)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    712691879097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,267 miles (-16,475)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    4,267 miles
    Test number
    464759388048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,742 miles
    Test number
    641165707001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 ULH

Does LE03 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 ULH is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 ULH?
The MOT on LE03 ULH is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 ULH done?
LE03 ULH was recorded at 50,844 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 1,579 miles a year.
Has LE03 ULH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 ULH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 ULH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 29 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 ULH find?
LE03 ULH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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