2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 4272 D
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 111,251 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4272 D Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 111,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4272 D MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (4272 D) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis/valance (6.6.6)”.
4272 D Mileage History
- 16/05/200628,494 mi
- 23/03/200732,052 mi+3,558 mi
- 26/03/200732,052 mi
- 27/03/200838,912 mi+6,860 mi
- 07/04/200948,220 mi+9,308 mi
- 06/04/201058,428 mi+10,208 mi
- 06/04/201058,428 mi
- 29/03/201163,399 mi+4,971 mi
- 29/03/201163,399 mi
- 27/03/201266,874 mi+3,475 mi
- 27/03/201266,874 mi
- 02/04/201368,760 mi+1,886 mi
- 02/04/201470,998 mi+2,238 mi
- 02/04/201470,998 mi
- 31/03/201572,615 mi+1,617 mi
- 06/04/201674,533 mi+1,918 mi
- 04/04/201775,895 mi+1,362 mi
- 28/03/201876,613 mi+718 mi
- 11/04/201876,627 mi+14 mi
- 01/04/201977,492 mi+865 mi
- 23/03/202078,050 mi+558 mi
- 22/03/202178,331 mi+281 mi
- 29/03/202178,342 mi+11 mi
- 24/05/202283,802 mi+5,460 mi
- 15/05/202393,260 mi+9,458 mi
- 22/05/2024101,692 mi+8,432 mi
- 10/07/2025107,942 mi+6,250 mi
- 11/06/2026111,251 mi+3,309 mi
Average of roughly 4,123 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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