2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 70 HF
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 113,057 miles. MOT valid until 28/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,057 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
70 HF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 113,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 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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70 HF Mileage History
- 29/02/2024104,320 mi
- 24/02/2025109,458 mi+5,138 mi
- 24/02/2025109,458 mi
- 18/02/2026113,057 mi+3,599 mi
- 18/02/2026113,057 mi
Average of roughly 4,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
70 HF 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 (70 HF) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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