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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.

LR03 HAM green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass176,024 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass146,342 miles (+105,759)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,342 miles
    Test number
    577756013122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Pass127,554 miles (+15,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    529272681130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,056 miles (+23,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,056 miles
    Test number
    134752860136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,383 miles (+17,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,383 miles
    Test number
    431560729047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,346 miles (+8,132)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    221408847358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,214 miles (+19,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,214 miles
    Test number
    111269657433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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