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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LR03 ETZMOT history

LR03 ETZ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 79,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LR03 ETZ green 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,087 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
1,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ETZ
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
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ETZ was last recorded at 79,087 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2007: 6,791 miles, lower than 55,025 miles on 25 Jul 2006.
  • 5 Apr 2018: 36,813 miles, lower than 36,831 miles on 21 Mar 2018.
  • 25 Jul 2024: 65,958 miles, lower than 83,850 miles on 21 Apr 2023.

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
79,044 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,087 miles
  • 2025 – 73,595 miles
  • 2024 – 65,964 miles
  • 2023 – 83,850 miles
  • 2022 – 43,633 miles
  • 2021 – 42,556 miles
  • 2020 – 41,318 miles
  • 2019 – 39,513 miles
  • 2018 – 36,813 miles
  • 2017 – 33,875 miles
  • 2016 – 31,281 miles
  • 2015 – 28,263 miles
  • 2014 – 25,951 miles
  • 2013 – 20,292 miles
  • 2012 – 18,018 miles
  • 2011 – 15,845 miles
  • 2010 – 13,480 miles
  • 2009 – 11,826 miles
  • 2008 – 9,816 miles
  • 2007 – 6,791 miles
  • 2006 – 55,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,087 miles
  • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

37 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,087 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,087 miles
    Test number
    429873409774
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  2. Fail79,044 miles (+5,449)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    457905692456
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery little reserve travel on handbrake lever

  3. Pass73,595 miles (+7,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    550538110019
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,964 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,964 miles
    Test number
    910577107829
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail65,958 miles (-17,892)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    910316976602
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play + gaitor also split/damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty/refilled (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass83,850 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    661077126170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,848 miles (+40,215)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,848 miles
    Test number
    646084974026
    • DangerousNearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r brake pad shim not fitted correctly

  8. Pass43,633 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    900246107760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,632 miles (+1,076)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    125534444266
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass42,556 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,556 miles
    Test number
    489480490374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail42,556 miles (+1,238)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,556 miles
    Test number
    193061340812
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass41,318 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    41,318 miles
    Test number
    954193370403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail41,299 miles (+2)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    921111779758
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail41,297 miles (+1,784)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,297 miles
    Test number
    146208137389
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass39,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    314004230724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Fail39,513 miles (+2,700)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    567258923427
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass36,813 miles (-18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,813 miles
    Test number
    487103092138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread in places (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail36,831 miles (+2,956)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    401729982323
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread in places (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass33,875 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    662642365051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail33,872 miles (+2,591)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,872 miles
    Test number
    581453099572
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  21. Pass31,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,281 miles
    Test number
    188880836224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail31,281 miles (+3,018)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,281 miles
    Test number
    617158342522
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass28,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,263 miles
    Test number
    865461675046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,263 miles (+2,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,263 miles
    Test number
    106289365415
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail25,951 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    335722144021
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass25,951 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    458852344001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,292 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,292 miles
    Test number
    108427873491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  28. Fail20,292 miles (+2,274)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,292 miles
    Test number
    399217463068
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  29. Fail18,018 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,018 miles
    Test number
    266467942066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  30. Pass18,018 miles (+2,173)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,018 miles
    Test number
    486407642067
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  31. Fail15,845 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    136289931484
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  32. Pass15,845 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    745779631023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass13,480 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,480 miles
    Test number
    864081840027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass11,826 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,826 miles
    Test number
    513594849046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass9,816 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,816 miles
    Test number
    794294948040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass6,791 miles (-48,234)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    6,791 miles
    Test number
    374794147073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass55,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    570016406287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ETZ

Does LR03 ETZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ETZ is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ETZ?
The MOT on LR03 ETZ is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 ETZ done?
LR03 ETZ was recorded at 79,087 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,195 miles a year.
Has LR03 ETZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ETZ has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 ETZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 13 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 ETZ find?
LR03 ETZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: hand brake has little reserve travel.

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