2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A5 HFW
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 95,959 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A5 HFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 95,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A5 HFW 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 (A5 HFW) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A5 HFW Mileage History
- 26/02/202487,439 mi
- 27/02/202591,420 mi+3,981 mi
- 27/02/202591,420 mi
- 25/02/202695,959 mi+4,539 mi
- 27/02/202695,959 mi
Average of roughly 4,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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