2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AO53 FHC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 130,423 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO53 FHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 130,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO53 FHC 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 (AO53 FHC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
AO53 FHC Mileage History
- 22/06/2023130,020 mi
- 17/04/2024130,037 mi+17 mi
- 20/05/2025130,065 mi+28 mi
- 23/05/2025130,065 mi
- 20/06/2026130,423 mi+358 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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