LAND ROVER DEFENDER VN03HYH has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 111,873 miles 5 months ago on Monday 27th April 2026 at 10:38.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 26th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

VN03HYH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH APRIL 2027111,873 MI
FAILED22ND APRIL 2026111,871 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Noise Is Clearly In Excess Of That Emitted By A Similar Vehicle Fitted With A Standard Silencer In Average Condition (8.1.1 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Incorrectly Mounted (1.1.13 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Insecurely Attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Central Rear Upper Suspension Locking Device Missing Rear Ball Joint (5.3.6 (b))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  13. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JULY 20254TH AUGUST 2026111,730 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20244TH AUGUST 2025107,268 MI
PASSED12TH JULY 202311TH JULY 2024103,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH JULY 2023103,653 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202113TH SEPTEMBER 202299,382 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 202199,382 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Missing (0.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202013TH SEPTEMBER 202194,294 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201910TH SEPTEMBER 202091,280 MI
FAILED27TH AUGUST 201991,275 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened Webbing Damaged(holed) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201810TH SEPTEMBER 201990,650 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Bush Has Slight Play
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bushes Have Slight Play
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201710TH SEPTEMBER 201888,851 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201610TH SEPTEMBER 201786,659 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201510TH SEPTEMBER 201684,761 MI
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201411TH OCTOBER 201582,749 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)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201311TH OCTOBER 201480,072 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)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201211TH OCTOBER 201377,708 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201111TH OCTOBER 201274,067 MI
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 201174,009 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Socket Spring Weak (2.2.b.1e)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Socket Spring Weak (2.2.b.1e)
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201011TH OCTOBER 201168,999 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20093RD OCTOBER 201063,873 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20083RD OCTOBER 200958,704 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20073RD OCTOBER 2008530,229 MI
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 200753,029 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
PASSED9TH MAY 20068TH MAY 200750,156 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VN03HYH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

VN03HYH MOT Comments

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VN03HYH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 111,873 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,864 miles

VN03HYH FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration VN03HYH was manufactured on Monday 31st 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 2026 was 111,873 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,864 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 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VN03HYH has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 12 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 12 Major, 2 Dangerous and 5 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 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does VN03HYH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 VN03HYH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VN03HYH Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 VN03HYH does have Tax. Read more

When does VN03HYH Tax expire?

The current Tax for VN03HYH will expire in 8 months 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 VN03HYH MOT expire?

The current MOT for VN03HYH will expire in 7 months on Monday 26th April 2027. Read more

When did VN03HYH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VN03HYH was on Monday 27th April 2026 at 10:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VN03HYH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for VN03HYH 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 VN03HYH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for VN03HYH we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VN03HYH?

VN03HYH is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has VN03HYH done?

The odometer reading for VN03HYH at the last MOT in April 2026 was 111,873 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 4,864 miles per year. Read more

How old is VN03HYH?

The vehicle VN03HYH was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 31st March 2003. Read more

What colour is VN03HYH?

The official colour of VN03HYH is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does VN03HYH have?

VN03HYH has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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