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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LR03 DOGMOT history

LR03 DOG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

LR03 DOG blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
73,602 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 DOG
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
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 DOG was last recorded at 73,602 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 2,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,041 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,561 miles
Average per year
2,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,602 miles
  • 2024 – 71,041 miles
  • 2023 – 67,633 miles
  • 2022 – 66,788 miles
  • 2021 – 61,349 miles
  • 2020 – 52,938 miles
  • 2018 – 52,588 miles
  • 2017 – 52,502 miles
  • 2016 – 50,743 miles
  • 2015 – 49,834 miles
  • 2014 – 48,435 miles
  • 2013 – 47,051 miles
  • 2012 – 45,417 miles
  • 2011 – 43,204 miles
  • 2010 – 41,876 miles
  • 2009 – 37,242 miles
  • 2008 – 28,201 miles
  • 2007 – 20,254 miles
  • 2006 – 16,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,602 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,602 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    900872076993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,041 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    373561222034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,633 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    264039942759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,788 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,788 miles
    Test number
    566476811422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,768 miles (+5,419)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    656845729651
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass61,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    891283433384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail613,490 miles (+560,552)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    613,490 miles
    Test number
    852779539711
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  8. Pass52,938 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    450877984617
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail52,938 miles (+350)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    554506559781
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass52,588 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    390177009789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,502 miles (+1,759)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    509143586432
    • DangerousBoth front tyres walls cracking towards bead rim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wall deteriorated/cracking
  12. Pass50,743 miles (+909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    343081629866
    • AdvisoryCenter cross member rusty raes tyres cracking and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryFront shockers rusty
  13. Pass49,834 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,834 miles
    Test number
    976117945065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,435 miles (+1,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,435 miles
    Test number
    386866054000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass47,051 miles (+1,634)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    925562853032
    • NoteN/s rear tyre deteriorating on sidewall due to age.
    • NoteO/s front tyre deteriorating on sidewall due to age.
    • NoteO/s rear tyre deteriorating on sidewall due to age.
  16. Pass45,417 miles (+2,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,417 miles
    Test number
    868918552011
    • NoteTyres have cracking to sidewalls.
  17. Pass43,204 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,204 miles
    Test number
    325299151047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,876 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,876 miles
    Test number
    484538680004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail41,857 miles (+4,615)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    174245780064
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass37,242 miles (+9,041)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,242 miles
    Test number
    110180179448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,201 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,201 miles
    Test number
    924187558083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,254 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    754629557031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,500 miles
    Test number
    930429956096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 DOG

Does LR03 DOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 DOG expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 DOG?
The MOT on LR03 DOG expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 DOG done?
LR03 DOG was recorded at 73,602 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 2,959 miles a year.
Has LR03 DOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 DOG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 DOG 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 LR03 DOG find?
LR03 DOG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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