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2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BAD 57K

BAD 57K

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2003. Recorded mileage 43,985 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
2495cc

BAD 57K Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
  • 43,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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BAD 57K Mileage History

  1. 09/06/202342,503 mi
  2. 06/06/202443,280 mi+777 mi
  3. 11/07/202443,280 mi
  4. 11/07/202443,314 mi+34 mi
  5. 15/07/202543,985 mi+671 mi

Average of roughly 706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BAD 57K MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 17 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (BAD 57K) between June 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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