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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LU03 HOOMOT history

LU03 HOO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

LU03 HOO 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 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
106,683 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 HOO
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 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 HOO was last recorded at 106,683 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,683 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,683 miles
  • 2022 – 104,336 miles
  • 2021 – 102,327 miles
  • 2020 – 100,193 miles
  • 2019 – 97,728 miles
  • 2018 – 91,877 miles
  • 2017 – 88,272 miles
  • 2016 – 82,827 miles
  • 2015 – 77,625 miles
  • 2014 – 70,012 miles
  • 2013 – 65,895 miles
  • 2012 – 59,983 miles
  • 2011 – 54,896 miles
  • 2010 – 49,060 miles
  • 2009 – 44,115 miles
  • 2008 – 38,614 miles
  • 2007 – 35,851 miles
  • 2006 – 31,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,683 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade distorted slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySome wear indicator switchRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front brake pads rattling in caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight leak offside front hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,683 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,683 miles
    Test number
    560983033517
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade distorted slightly
    • AdvisorySome wear indicator switch

  2. Fail106,683 miles (+2,347)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,683 miles
    Test number
    466935296440
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play sector shaft/drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade distorted slightly
    • AdvisorySome wear indicator switch

  3. Pass104,336 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    677372330066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads rattling in caliper
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySlight leak offside front hub seal

  4. Fail104,331 miles (+2,004)8 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,331 miles
    Test number
    420498702345
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower end (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower end (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads rattling in caliper
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySlight leak offside front hub seal
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers not working

  5. Pass102,327 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    446782587470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,193 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    174007273726
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint mount on rear differential boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail100,193 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    212037827833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint mount on rear differential boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,728 miles
    Test number
    355438972815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome grease around offside front swivel joint

  9. Fail97,728 miles (+5,851)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,728 miles
    Test number
    760088237087
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome grease around offside front swivel joint

  10. Pass91,877 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    127287080087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,272 miles (+5,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    462829933668
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,827 miles
    Test number
    892950162774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail82,827 miles (+5,202)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,827 miles
    Test number
    688197418121
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass77,625 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,625 miles
    Test number
    295223240834
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail77,617 miles (+7,605)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,617 miles
    Test number
    121361755395
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,012 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    487111104344
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail70,011 miles (+4,116)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    755133294236
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass65,895 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    945821713341
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront prop joint by g/box play

  19. Fail65,894 miles (+5,911)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,894 miles
    Test number
    415788903472
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront prop joint by g/box play

  20. Pass59,983 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,983 miles
    Test number
    518292812314
    • NoteSlight play in top rear shock bushes

  21. Fail59,983 miles (+5,087)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,983 miles
    Test number
    699342212387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in top rear shock bushes

  22. Pass54,896 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    596783531300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,861 miles (+5,801)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    406022231404
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass49,060 miles (+4,945)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,060 miles
    Test number
    930243400371
    • NoteBonnet stay clip broken .
    • NoteFront number broken close to limits .

  25. Pass44,115 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,115 miles
    Test number
    132932109367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,614 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    932251918367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,851 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    384073417315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,889 miles
    Test number
    980735466251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 HOO

Does LU03 HOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 HOO expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 HOO?
The MOT on LU03 HOO expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 HOO done?
LU03 HOO was recorded at 106,683 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
Has LU03 HOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 HOO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LU03 HOO 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 LU03 HOO find?
LU03 HOO passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension bump stop missing, and 4 more.

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