LAND ROVER DEFENDER BX53ONM has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 241,591 miles 11 months ago on Saturday 19th July 2025 at 11:56.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Saturday 18th July 2026.

BX53ONM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH JULY 2026241,591 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202114TH SEPTEMBER 2022241,406 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2021241,406 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD APRIL 202022ND APRIL 2021229,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED13TH APRIL 201912TH OCTOBER 2020207,943 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 201810TH APRIL 2019170,516 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 201710TH APRIL 2018149,808 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Hubs Slightly Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
PASSED15TH MARCH 201610TH APRIL 2017123,998 MI
FAILED15TH MARCH 2016123,998 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working Both (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201510TH APRIL 201695,575 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 201595,575 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Brake Caliper Locking Device Missing (3.5.1l)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201417TH MARCH 201569,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
PASSED6TH MARCH 20135TH MARCH 201445,362 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Pivot Point Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1g)
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 201345,352 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Steering Pivot Point Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1g)
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 201345,310 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  8. FAIL - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  11. FAIL - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  12. FAIL - Nearside Front Trailing Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  13. FAIL - Offside Front Trailing Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  14. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Wheel Arch Missing
  15. USER ENTERED - Front Diff Oil Leak
  16. USER ENTERED - Steering Box Oil Leak
FAILED21ST JANUARY 201242,823 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s/r Trailing Arm Bush
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Rear Shocker Bottom Bushes
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201220TH JANUARY 201342,823 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s/r Trailing Arm Bush
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Rear Shocker Bottom Bushes
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201119TH OCTOBER 201241,316 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201141,314 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.5.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 201038,193 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Control Missing (8.2.1a)
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. PRS - Nearside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. PRS - Offside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. PRS - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  9. PRS - Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. PRS - Offside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201021ST NOVEMBER 201138,193 MI
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 200921ST NOVEMBER 201033,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 200821ST NOVEMBER 200928,262 MI
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 200828,260 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Excessively Damaged So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 200721ST NOVEMBER 200823,627 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 200618TH NOVEMBER 200718,225 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BX53ONM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

BX53ONM MOT Comments

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BX53ONM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 241,591 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,981 miles

BX53ONM FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration BX53ONM was manufactured on Tuesday 18th November 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 241,591 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 10,981 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BX53ONM has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 12 Advisories, 16 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 27 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently SORN .

Does BX53ONM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 BX53ONM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BX53ONM Taxed?

No, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 BX53ONM does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does BX53ONM MOT expire?

The current MOT for BX53ONM will expire in 1 month on Saturday 18th July 2026. Read more

When did BX53ONM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BX53ONM was on Saturday 19th July 2025 at 11:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BX53ONM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for BX53ONM we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BX53ONM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for BX53ONM we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BX53ONM?

BX53ONM is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has BX53ONM done?

The odometer reading for BX53ONM at the last MOT in July 2025 was 241,591 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,981 miles per year. Read more

How old is BX53ONM?

The vehicle BX53ONM was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 18th November 2003. Read more

What colour is BX53ONM?

The official colour of BX53ONM is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does BX53ONM have?

BX53ONM has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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