2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D14 PAE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 183,219 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D14 PAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 183,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D14 PAE 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 (D14 PAE) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering box link arm (marked ”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded within”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
D14 PAE Mileage History
- 23/01/2024171,156 mi
- 29/01/2024171,231 mi+75 mi
- 12/03/2025175,001 mi+3,770 mi
- 31/03/2025175,169 mi+168 mi
- 24/03/2026183,219 mi+8,050 mi
Average of roughly 5,570 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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