Official DVLA Record

2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GX53 AZV

GX53 AZV

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/12/2003. Recorded mileage 29,861 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2003 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
29,861 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
2495cc

GX53 AZV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
  • 29,861 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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GX53 AZV Mileage History

  1. 11/08/202328,860 mi
  2. 21/08/202429,239 mi+379 mi
  3. 04/09/202429,239 mi
  4. 27/08/202529,861 mi+622 mi
  5. 27/08/202529,861 mi

Average of roughly 489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GX53 AZV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (GX53 AZV) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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