LAND ROVER DEFENDER GU03HLY has 25 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 143,963 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 15:18.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 20th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GU03HLY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JULY 2026143,963 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JUNE 202420TH JULY 2025143,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Fronts Leaking Oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH JULY 202320TH JULY 2024141,888 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Bush On Steering Damper Has Slight Play
PASSED8TH JULY 202220TH JULY 2023140,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive And Front Hub Swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JUNE 202120TH JULY 2022137,875 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Slightly Damaged Both Fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND JUNE 2021137,875 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Slightly Damaged Both Fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST JULY 202020TH JULY 2021126,736 MI
FAILED21ST JULY 2020126,736 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND MARCH 20201ST MARCH 2021126,362 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201927TH FEBRUARY 2020125,602 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201825TH FEBRUARY 2019125,120 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201723RD FEBRUARY 2018123,456 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 20157TH APRIL 2016118,508 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 201427TH MARCH 2015112,281 MI
FAILED27TH MARCH 2014112,281 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201225TH AUGUST 2013109,100 MI
FAILED8TH AUGUST 2012108,810 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201125TH AUGUST 2012106,552 MI
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201025TH AUGUST 2011101,613 MI
FAILED13TH AUGUST 2010100,927 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH JULY 200931ST JULY 201085,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED1ST AUGUST 200831ST JULY 200972,200 MI
PASSED24TH JULY 200823RD JULY 200971,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED16TH APRIL 200715TH APRIL 200855,979 MI
PASSED29TH MARCH 200628TH MARCH 200740,540 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU03HLY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

GU03HLY MOT Comments

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GU03HLY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 143,963 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,544 miles

GU03HLY FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration GU03HLY was manufactured on Friday 28th March 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 143,963 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,544 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU03HLY has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 17 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GU03HLY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GU03HLY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU03HLY Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GU03HLY does have Tax. Read more

When does GU03HLY Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU03HLY will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GU03HLY MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU03HLY will expire in 3 months on Monday 20th July 2026. Read more

When did GU03HLY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU03HLY was on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 15:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU03HLY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GU03HLY we can see 20 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 GU03HLY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GU03HLY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU03HLY?

GU03HLY is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has GU03HLY done?

The odometer reading for GU03HLY at the last MOT in July 2025 was 143,963 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 6,544 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU03HLY?

The vehicle GU03HLY was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th March 2003. Read more

What colour is GU03HLY?

The official colour of GU03HLY is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does GU03HLY have?

GU03HLY has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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