Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,492 cc
LE03 UVSMOT history
LE03 UVS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 51,970 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 UVS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 UVS was last recorded at 51,970 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,469 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 501 miles
- Average per year
- 1,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,970 miles
- 2025 – 51,469 miles
- 2024 – 50,355 miles
- 2023 – 47,204 miles
- 2021 – 46,568 miles
- 2020 – 45,653 miles
- 2019 – 44,994 miles
- 2018 – 44,412 miles
- 2017 – 43,402 miles
- 2016 – 42,017 miles
- 2015 – 39,045 miles
- 2014 – 34,753 miles
- 2013 – 31,558 miles
- 2011 – 27,921 miles
- 2010 – 24,044 miles
- 2009 – 18,831 miles
- 2008 – 16,982 miles
- 2007 – 15,168 miles
- 2006 – 13,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,970 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel hub slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel hub slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre cut in side wall no cords/ply exposed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,970 miles (+501)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 51,970 miles
- Test number
- 336808196897
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel hub slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel hub slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass51,469 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 51,469 miles
- Test number
- 432881644675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail51,469 miles (+1,114)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,469 miles
- Test number
- 914876121250
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass50,355 miles (+3,151)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 50,355 miles
- Test number
- 559566457251
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass47,204 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 47,204 miles
- Test number
- 190258793392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel housing leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut no cords/ply exposed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel housing leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle differential leaking oil from input shaft
Fail47,203 miles (+635)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,203 miles
- Test number
- 277712704812
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded On fourth coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut in side wall no cords/ply exposed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded On sixth coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass46,568 miles (+915)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 46,568 miles
- Test number
- 754610931767
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged by door catch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged by door catch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass45,653 miles (+659)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 45,653 miles
- Test number
- 189695822303
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel hub has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut in side wall no cords/ply exposed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Axle has slight oil leak from pinion seal
Pass44,994 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 44,994 miles
- Test number
- 932029752148
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines covered in dinitrol (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail44,990 miles (+578)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,990 miles
- Test number
- 351763670156
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.93 vehicle reading 3.29 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines covered in dinitrol (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass44,412 miles (+1,010)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 44,412 miles
- Test number
- 681382846617
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth swivel seals weaping
Pass43,402 miles (+1,385)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 43,402 miles
- Test number
- 162707082113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,017 miles (+2,972)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,017 miles
- Test number
- 881518275962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,045 miles (+680)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 39,045 miles
- Test number
- 497661985186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,365 miles (+3,612)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 38,365 miles
- Test number
- 158423045499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,753 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 34,753 miles
- Test number
- 185534344425
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,558 miles (+219)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 31,558 miles
- Test number
- 427571483016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 31,339 miles
- Test number
- 259493203029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,339 miles (+3,418)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,339 miles
- Test number
- 497642303031
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass27,921 miles (+485)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 27,921 miles
- Test number
- 149335451353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,436 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 27,436 miles
- Test number
- 338748281158
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteClutch anti slip slightly worn
Fail27,436 miles (+3,392)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,436 miles
- Test number
- 785018981191
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteClutch anti slip slightly worn
Pass24,044 miles (+5,213)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 24,044 miles
- Test number
- 762751790123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,831 miles (+1,849)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 18,831 miles
- Test number
- 133277809022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,982 miles (+1,814)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 16,982 miles
- Test number
- 314265518124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,168 miles (+2,135)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 15,168 miles
- Test number
- 342993727136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 13,033 miles
- Test number
- 620103126159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE03 UVS
- Does LE03 UVS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 UVS is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 UVS?
- The MOT on LE03 UVS is valid until 4 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 UVS done?
- LE03 UVS was recorded at 51,970 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,970 miles a year.
- Has LE03 UVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 UVS has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE03 UVS 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 UVS find?
- LE03 UVS passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; nearside front axle swivel hub slight leak; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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