2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AT53 BKN
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 138,630 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AT53 BKN Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 138,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AT53 BKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (AT53 BKN) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
AT53 BKN Mileage History
- 05/09/200628,260 mi
- 15/12/200742,759 mi+14,499 mi
- 15/12/200857,508 mi+14,749 mi
- 05/11/200964,830 mi+7,322 mi
- 05/11/200964,830 mi
- 28/10/201073,061 mi+8,231 mi
- 02/11/201179,623 mi+6,562 mi
- 02/11/201179,623 mi
- 12/11/201284,872 mi+5,249 mi
- 08/11/201390,242 mi+5,370 mi
- 04/11/201496,750 mi+6,508 mi
- 04/11/201496,753 mi+3 mi
- 30/10/2015102,392 mi+5,639 mi
- 19/10/2016109,374 mi+6,982 mi
- 20/10/2016108,375 mi-999 mi
- 31/10/2017113,330 mi+4,955 mi
- 15/10/2018118,514 mi+5,184 mi
- 15/10/2018118,514 mi
- 06/11/2019122,999 mi+4,485 mi
- 11/11/2019122,999 mi
- 02/11/2020125,168 mi+2,169 mi
- 03/11/2020125,168 mi
- 05/11/2021127,424 mi+2,256 mi
- 04/11/2022130,479 mi+3,055 mi
- 09/11/2022130,481 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/2023133,762 mi+3,281 mi
- 31/10/2024136,845 mi+3,083 mi
- 05/11/2024136,845 mi
- 29/10/2025138,630 mi+1,785 mi
Average of roughly 5,764 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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