LAND ROVER DEFENDER OU53VEF has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 75,456 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 13:28.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 22nd August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

OU53VEF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202675,456 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202422ND AUGUST 202572,635 MI
FAILED22ND AUGUST 202472,635 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  12. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Intermediate Drop Arm Insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JULY 20239TH AUGUST 202469,915 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20229TH AUGUST 202366,460 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 202266,460 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED30TH JULY 202129TH JULY 202259,178 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Lower Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED30TH JULY 202159,178 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Lower Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH JULY 202012TH JULY 202153,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JUNE 201926TH DECEMBER 202045,527 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 201830TH JULY 201939,076 MI
FAILED30TH JULY 201839,076 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Drum Contaminated Parking Brake (1.1.14 (b))
PASSED19TH JULY 201718TH JULY 201834,815 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED18TH JULY 201734,815 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH JULY 201617TH JULY 201731,051 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201522ND SEPTEMBER 201628,891 MI
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201528,891 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. PRS - Offside Rear Reflector Missing (1.5.1a)
PASSED15TH JULY 201414TH JULY 201522,412 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201315TH SEPTEMBER 201420,939 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20124TH DECEMBER 201319,809 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201128TH NOVEMBER 201218,236 MI
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 201118,236 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 201025TH OCTOBER 201115,535 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 200920TH OCTOBER 201014,209 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 200820TH OCTOBER 200911,726 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 200727TH SEPTEMBER 200810,345 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 200627TH SEPTEMBER 20078,716 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

OU53VEF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

OU53VEF MOT Comments

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OU53VEF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 75,456 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,430 miles

OU53VEF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration OU53VEF was manufactured on Saturday 27th September 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 75,456 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,430 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means OU53VEF has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 7 Advisories, 11 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 14 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 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 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does OU53VEF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 22nd April 2026 OU53VEF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is OU53VEF Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 22nd April 2026 OU53VEF does have Tax. Read more

When does OU53VEF Tax expire?

The current Tax for OU53VEF will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 OU53VEF MOT expire?

The current MOT for OU53VEF will expire in 4 months on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Read more

When did OU53VEF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for OU53VEF was on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 13:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has OU53VEF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for OU53VEF 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 OU53VEF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for OU53VEF we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is OU53VEF?

OU53VEF is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has OU53VEF done?

The odometer reading for OU53VEF at the last MOT in August 2025 was 75,456 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 3,430 miles per year. Read more

How old is OU53VEF?

The vehicle OU53VEF was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 27th September 2003. Read more

What colour is OU53VEF?

The official colour of OU53VEF is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does OU53VEF have?

OU53VEF has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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