2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU03 DLZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 169,338 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,338 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
CU03 DLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 169,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CU03 DLZ Mileage History
- 04/01/2024158,369 mi
- 18/12/2024163,497 mi+5,128 mi
- 06/01/2025163,734 mi+237 mi
- 17/12/2025169,112 mi+5,378 mi
- 14/01/2026169,338 mi+226 mi
Average of roughly 5,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU03 DLZ 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 (CU03 DLZ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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