2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CC03 DRC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 185,417 miles. MOT valid until 10/02/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,417 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
CC03 DRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 185,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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CC03 DRC Mileage History
- 07/02/2024170,293 mi
- 10/02/2025177,926 mi+7,633 mi
- 11/02/2025177,934 mi+8 mi
- 05/02/2026185,372 mi+7,438 mi
- 10/02/2026185,417 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 7,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CC03 DRC 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 (CC03 DRC) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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