2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 242 DOW
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/05/2003. Recorded mileage 63,547 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
242 DOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 63,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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242 DOW Mileage History
- 07/11/202262,168 mi
- 02/11/202363,322 mi+1,154 mi
- 13/12/202463,471 mi+149 mi
- 07/05/202663,547 mi+76 mi
- 07/05/202663,547 mi
Average of roughly 394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
242 DOW MOT History
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 (242 DOW) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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