2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BD03 AFZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 76,032 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD03 AFZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 76,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BD03 AFZ Mileage History
- 28/06/200618,139 mi
- 01/08/200725,056 mi+6,917 mi
- 29/08/200831,325 mi+6,269 mi
- 10/09/200935,309 mi+3,984 mi
- 13/09/201142,427 mi+7,118 mi
- 14/01/201343,818 mi+1,391 mi
- 20/01/201451,550 mi+7,732 mi
- 16/02/201557,066 mi+5,516 mi
- 18/02/201557,066 mi
- 15/02/201659,345 mi+2,279 mi
- 02/03/201762,445 mi+3,100 mi
- 02/03/201762,445 mi
- 16/03/2018641,313 mi+578,868 mi
- 01/03/201965,891 mi-575,422 mi
- 06/03/201965,903 mi+12 mi
- 11/03/202067,979 mi+2,076 mi
- 12/03/202168,667 mi+688 mi
- 03/03/202270,413 mi+1,746 mi
- 21/03/202270,496 mi+83 mi
- 20/03/202371,922 mi+1,426 mi
- 24/03/202371,932 mi+10 mi
- 29/02/202473,152 mi+1,220 mi
- 04/03/202574,384 mi+1,232 mi
- 24/03/202676,008 mi+1,624 mi
- 01/05/202676,032 mi+24 mi
- 01/05/202676,032 mi
Average of roughly 2,918 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BD03 AFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (BD03 AFZ) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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