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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LX03 DMEMOT history

LX03 DME is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LX03 DME green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
82,050 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 DME
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
16 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 DME was last recorded at 82,050 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2016: 46,958 miles, lower than 469,582 miles on 18 Apr 2016.

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
75,686 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,364 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,050 miles
  • 2024 – 75,686 miles
  • 2023 – 71,540 miles
  • 2022 – 69,670 miles
  • 2021 – 67,263 miles
  • 2020 – 64,894 miles
  • 2019 – 59,590 miles
  • 2018 – 54,931 miles
  • 2017 – 50,669 miles
  • 2016 – 46,958 miles
  • 2015 – 43,706 miles
  • 2014 – 40,365 miles
  • 2013 – 38,157 miles
  • 2012 – 35,707 miles
  • 2011 – 32,656 miles
  • 2010 – 29,823 miles
  • 2009 – 27,079 miles
  • 2008 – 23,789 miles
  • 2007 – 21,455 miles
  • 2006 – 17,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,050 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,050 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,050 miles
    Test number
    763289984358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,686 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,686 miles
    Test number
    932623724244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail75,626 miles (+4,086)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    183388939387
    • MajorCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door has a hole from corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Skirt has hole but not from corrosion. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear bumper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking but not excessively. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front shocks corroded. Both sides.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,540 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    915901432189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,670 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,670 miles
    Test number
    872470619954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box arm balljoint boot perishing

  6. Pass67,263 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,263 miles
    Test number
    716774468482
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail67,263 miles (+2,369)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,263 miles
    Test number
    309106121771
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass64,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,894 miles
    Test number
    259368437362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail64,894 miles (+5,304)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,894 miles
    Test number
    180826030138
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass59,590 miles (+4,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,590 miles
    Test number
    555912516357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass54,931 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    705011299028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail54,925 miles (+4,256)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    676776435988
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass50,669 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    430173669357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,661 miles (+3,703)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    600065133943
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,958 miles (-422,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,958 miles
    Test number
    696043345455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail469,582 miles (+425,876)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    469,582 miles
    Test number
    806451836001
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass43,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    448104605103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,706 miles (+3,341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    676493505162
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,365 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,365 miles
    Test number
    275614204191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,157 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,157 miles
    Test number
    566645403148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  21. Fail38,157 miles (+2,450)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,157 miles
    Test number
    637805603198
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  22. Pass35,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    768978202100
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail35,707 miles (+3,051)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    638488302109
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass32,656 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,656 miles
    Test number
    215943201160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,823 miles (+2,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    121903500186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass27,079 miles (+3,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    273706809406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass23,789 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,789 miles
    Test number
    791796108156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,455 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,455 miles
    Test number
    521222697042
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel on leaver.

  29. Fail21,455 miles (+3,570)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,455 miles
    Test number
    404672697087
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel in handle.

  30. Pass17,885 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,885 miles
    Test number
    853779506114
    • NoteNail in ro/s tyre.
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush on end of the damper.

Questions about LX03 DME

Does LX03 DME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX03 DME is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX03 DME?
The MOT on LX03 DME is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX03 DME done?
LX03 DME was recorded at 82,050 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has LX03 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 DME has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX03 DME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX03 DME find?
LX03 DME passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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