2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YV03 BWL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 156,793 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV03 BWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2023
- 156,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YV03 BWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (YV03 BWL) between August 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Within 30cm of seat belt f”; “Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
YV03 BWL Mileage History
- 03/08/2022153,284 mi
- 05/08/2022153,292 mi+8 mi
- 08/07/2023156,785 mi+3,493 mi
- 10/07/2023156,793 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,757 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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