2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AY03 RSV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 113,965 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY03 RSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 113,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY03 RSV 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 (AY03 RSV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Exhaust system insecure mounting where rear and mid silencers join (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”.
AY03 RSV Mileage History
- 11/09/2023112,385 mi
- 05/09/2024112,933 mi+548 mi
- 30/09/2024112,936 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/2025113,962 mi+1,026 mi
- 24/09/2025113,965 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 776 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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