2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU53 FHF
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/12/2003. Recorded mileage 146,872 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,872 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
CU53 FHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 146,872 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 FHF Mileage History
- 13/09/2023136,133 mi
- 17/09/2024141,442 mi+5,309 mi
- 23/09/2024141,443 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/2025146,870 mi+5,427 mi
- 02/10/2025146,872 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU53 FHF 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 FHF) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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