2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AE53 DYY
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 133,477 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 DYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 133,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 DYY 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 (AE53 DYY) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (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 Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
AE53 DYY Mileage History
- 17/02/2023118,061 mi
- 01/03/2024123,016 mi+4,955 mi
- 07/03/2025127,704 mi+4,688 mi
- 04/03/2026133,476 mi+5,772 mi
- 09/03/2026133,477 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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