2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 11 DOB
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 93,792 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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11 DOB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2026
- 93,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
11 DOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (11 DOB) between July 2006 and November 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
11 DOB Mileage History
- 19/07/200612,469 mi
- 18/07/2007140,716 mi+128,247 mi
- 15/07/200816,059 mi-124,657 mi
- 14/07/200917,393 mi+1,334 mi
- 22/07/201020,350 mi+2,957 mi
- 20/07/201126,858 mi+6,508 mi
- 18/07/201232,806 mi+5,948 mi
- 18/07/2013392,944 mi+360,138 mi
- 21/07/201445,120 mi-347,824 mi
- 14/07/201551,155 mi+6,035 mi
- 20/07/201656,107 mi+4,952 mi
- 24/07/201867,722 mi+11,615 mi
- 24/07/201867,722 mi
- 17/07/201972,788 mi+5,066 mi
- 21/04/202179,010 mi+6,222 mi
- 21/04/202284,646 mi+5,636 mi
- 05/11/202693,767 mi+9,121 mi
- 06/11/202693,792 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 4,006 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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