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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LR03 ZSNMOT history

LR03 ZSN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LR03 ZSN black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,004 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZSN was last recorded at 142,004 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,777 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,227 miles
Average per year
5,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,004 miles
  • 2024 – 140,777 miles
  • 2023 – 139,373 miles
  • 2022 – 133,594 miles
  • 2021 – 125,567 miles
  • 2020 – 123,419 miles
  • 2019 – 121,035 miles
  • 2018 – 119,117 miles
  • 2017 – 117,437 miles
  • 2016 – 115,002 miles
  • 2015 – 107,042 miles
  • 2014 – 97,033 miles
  • 2013 – 85,195 miles
  • 2012 – 73,257 miles
  • 2011 – 66,371 miles
  • 2010 – 58,474 miles
  • 2009 – 51,239 miles
  • 2008 – 45,081 miles
  • 2007 – 36,854 miles
  • 2006 – 29,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,004 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Brake pipes coated in underseal, unable to clearly check condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlight lense milky/cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,004 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,004 miles
    Test number
    829276017996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,777 miles (+130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,777 miles
    Test number
    106168486901
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in underseal, unable to clearly check condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight lense milky/cloudy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,647 miles (+1,274)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,647 miles
    Test number
    972370240215
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in underseal, unable to clearly check condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight lense milky/cloudy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,373 miles (+5,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,373 miles
    Test number
    184355609687
    • AdvisoryChip in wind screen

  5. Pass133,594 miles (+8,027)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    313763347991
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (chassis side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,567 miles (+2,148)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    791740446192
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (chassis side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (chassis side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,419 miles
    Test number
    766303261127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,412 miles (+2,377)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,412 miles
    Test number
    798979134797
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,035 miles (+1,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,035 miles
    Test number
    407653026878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,117 miles
    Test number
    505809231032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Both rear bumper ends (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail119,117 miles (+1,680)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,117 miles
    Test number
    927194740782
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired Wiring to reservoir cap broken (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • FailureCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Across front cross member (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Both rear bumper ends (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass117,437 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,437 miles
    Test number
    116818267200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    605391044284
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail115,002 miles (+7,960)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    197410695819
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass107,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,042 miles
    Test number
    437108525115
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail107,042 miles (+10,009)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,042 miles
    Test number
    198857725194
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass97,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,033 miles
    Test number
    219173834190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,033 miles (+11,838)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,033 miles
    Test number
    416088424146
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass85,195 miles (+11,938)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    129942123115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,257 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    399668432198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,371 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,371 miles
    Test number
    105749031109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail66,350 miles (+7,876)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,350 miles
    Test number
    407297131194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass58,474 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    770166910188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,239 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,239 miles
    Test number
    603837119174
    • NoteStone chips to windscreen

  25. Fail51,239 miles (+6,158)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,239 miles
    Test number
    813897119195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteStone chips to windscreen

  26. Pass45,081 miles (+8,227)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,081 miles
    Test number
    643393428165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass36,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,854 miles
    Test number
    573331827106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,854 miles (+6,876)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,854 miles
    Test number
    300770827181
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass29,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,978 miles
    Test number
    810638826132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZSN

Does LR03 ZSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ZSN is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZSN?
The MOT on LR03 ZSN is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 ZSN done?
LR03 ZSN was recorded at 142,004 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,753 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZSN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZSN 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 ZSN find?
LR03 ZSN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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