2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 9 AHC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 91,241 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
9 AHC Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 91,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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9 AHC Mileage History
- 22/09/2006272,288 mi
- 22/09/200627,288 mi-245,000 mi
- 24/09/200731,735 mi+4,447 mi
- 23/09/200838,512 mi+6,777 mi
- 23/09/200838,512 mi
- 26/09/200948,247 mi+9,735 mi
- 26/09/200948,247 mi
- 27/09/201056,534 mi+8,287 mi
- 27/09/201056,534 mi
- 30/09/201163,152 mi+6,618 mi
- 19/09/201265,539 mi+2,387 mi
- 18/09/201369,058 mi+3,519 mi
- 29/09/201470,760 mi+1,702 mi
- 25/09/201572,318 mi+1,558 mi
- 19/09/201674,240 mi+1,922 mi
- 19/09/201674,240 mi
- 20/09/201777,472 mi+3,232 mi
- 24/09/201880,043 mi+2,571 mi
- 26/09/201880,043 mi
- 16/09/201980,986 mi+943 mi
- 17/09/201980,986 mi
- 01/10/202081,511 mi+525 mi
- 01/10/202081,513 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/202182,624 mi+1,111 mi
- 23/09/202182,624 mi
- 23/09/202285,293 mi+2,669 mi
- 23/09/202285,293 mi
- 25/09/202386,574 mi+1,281 mi
- 03/09/202488,363 mi+1,789 mi
- 04/09/202589,926 mi+1,563 mi
- 12/08/202691,241 mi+1,315 mi
Average of roughly -9,104 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
9 AHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (9 AHC) between September 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Differential top mo”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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