2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AP53 FVL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2003. Recorded mileage 138,319 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,319 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AP53 FVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 138,319 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.
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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AP53 FVL Mileage History
- 03/02/2022137,182 mi
- 01/06/2023137,918 mi+736 mi
- 12/06/2023137,954 mi+36 mi
- 17/06/2024138,319 mi+365 mi
- 19/06/2024138,319 mi
Average of roughly 479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP53 FVL 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 (AP53 FVL) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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