
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
LR03 HAMMOT history
LR03 HAM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 176,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 176,024 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HAM
- 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
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 HAM was last recorded at 176,024 miles on 10 Aug 2023, 10,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Jul 2012: 40,583 miles, lower than 127,554 miles on 1 Jul 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 165,613 miles · 12 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10,411 miles
- Average per year
- 7,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 176,024 miles
- 2022 – 165,613 miles
- 2015 – 153,695 miles
- 2014 – 148,866 miles
- 2013 – 146,342 miles
- 2012 – 40,583 miles
- 2011 – 127,554 miles
- 2010 – 112,056 miles
- 2009 – 88,383 miles
- 2007 – 71,346 miles
- 2006 – 43,651 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,024 miles (+10,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 176,024 miles
- Test number
- 790453269256
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,613 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 165,613 miles
- Test number
- 341846207964
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail165,613 miles (+11,918)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,613 miles
- Test number
- 484175827002
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass153,695 miles (+4,829)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 153,695 miles
- Test number
- 245475915488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass148,866 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 148,866 miles
- Test number
- 918495104144
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth wiper blades split
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail148,866 miles (+2,524)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,866 miles
- Test number
- 106429994039
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth wiper blades split
- NoteBrake warning light"ON"
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass146,342 miles (+105,759)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 146,342 miles
- Test number
- 577756013122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,583 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 40,583 miles
- Test number
- 717747982145
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail40,583 miles (-86,971)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,583 miles
- Test number
- 826347882110
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass127,554 miles (+15,498)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 127,554 miles
- Test number
- 529272681130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,056 miles (+23,673)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 112,056 miles
- Test number
- 134752860136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,383 miles (+17,037)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 88,383 miles
- Test number
- 431560729047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,346 miles (+8,132)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 71,346 miles
- Test number
- 221408847358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,214 miles (+19,563)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 63,214 miles
- Test number
- 111269657433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,651 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 43,651 miles
- Test number
- 783304656062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 HAM
- Does LR03 HAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 HAM expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HAM?
- The MOT on LR03 HAM expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 HAM done?
- LR03 HAM was recorded at 176,024 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2023, an average of 7,582 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HAM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HAM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR03 HAM find?
- LR03 HAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive rear transmission; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.
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