2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AP03 EFR
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/06/2003. Recorded mileage 142,321 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,321 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
AP03 EFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 142,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AP03 EFR Mileage History
- 21/06/2022123,862 mi
- 18/07/2023134,755 mi+10,893 mi
- 18/07/2023134,755 mi
- 09/07/2024142,321 mi+7,566 mi
Average of roughly 9,005 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AP03 EFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (AP03 EFR) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 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 (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
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