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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LR03 ZTLMOT history

LR03 ZTL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

LR03 ZTL black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
130,596 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZTL
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
26 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZTL was last recorded at 130,596 miles on 23 May 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,498 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
5,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,596 miles
  • 2025 – 130,498 miles
  • 2024 – 128,822 miles
  • 2023 – 126,393 miles
  • 2022 – 124,911 miles
  • 2021 – 123,624 miles
  • 2020 – 122,602 miles
  • 2019 – 119,533 miles
  • 2017 – 116,997 miles
  • 2016 – 110,844 miles
  • 2015 – 98,704 miles
  • 2014 – 87,969 miles
  • 2013 – 82,774 miles
  • 2011 – 79,287 miles
  • 2010 – 66,696 miles
  • 2009 – 57,189 miles
  • 2008 – 45,752 miles
  • 2007 – 37,812 miles
  • 2006 – 28,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,596 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,596 miles
    Test number
    684810102507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,596 miles (+98)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,596 miles
    Test number
    473956506373
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Pass130,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,498 miles
    Test number
    924542081519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,498 miles (+1,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,498 miles
    Test number
    376864252399
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Pass128,822 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,822 miles
    Test number
    878315607463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,393 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,393 miles
    Test number
    172672089688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass124,911 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,911 miles
    Test number
    480877170875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,624 miles (+1,022)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,624 miles
    Test number
    229154289132
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass122,602 miles (+3,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,602 miles
    Test number
    105826668633
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass119,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,533 miles
    Test number
    635394901174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,533 miles (+2,536)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,533 miles
    Test number
    658174233065
    • DangerousNearside rear axle/hub seal leaking on to rear brake components
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch does stay in dip beam possision (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass116,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,997 miles
    Test number
    144406520882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,997 miles (+6,153)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,997 miles
    Test number
    944009943505
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  14. Pass110,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,844 miles
    Test number
    833749239392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,844 miles (+12,140)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,844 miles
    Test number
    427087301121
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  16. Pass98,704 miles (+10,735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,704 miles
    Test number
    836509475054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,969 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    785401674091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,774 miles (+3,487)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    329311023181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty on inner and outer surfaces.

  19. Pass79,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,287 miles
    Test number
    835139731253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,285 miles (+12,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    488679131261
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass66,696 miles (+9,507)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    960387900226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,189 miles (+11,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    681019309261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,752 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    553539358181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,812 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,812 miles
    Test number
    682025767197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,997 miles
    Test number
    534592326144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZTL

Does LR03 ZTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ZTL is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZTL?
The MOT on LR03 ZTL is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 ZTL done?
LR03 ZTL was recorded at 130,596 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 5,062 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZTL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZTL 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 ZTL find?
LR03 ZTL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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