2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BF03 DCE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 145,916 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF03 DCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 145,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF03 DCE 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 (BF03 DCE) between December 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
BF03 DCE Mileage History
- 02/12/2021140,713 mi
- 09/12/2022141,921 mi+1,208 mi
- 15/12/2023143,165 mi+1,244 mi
- 19/03/2025145,913 mi+2,748 mi
- 26/03/2025145,916 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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