2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU53 FHC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 206,597 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,597 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
CU53 FHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 206,597 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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CU53 FHC Mileage History
- 04/10/2023205,115 mi
- 11/10/2024206,229 mi+1,114 mi
- 12/10/2024206,238 mi+9 mi
- 08/10/2025206,589 mi+351 mi
- 15/10/2025206,597 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU53 FHC 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 (CU53 FHC) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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