2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DE03 UXR
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2003. Recorded mileage 146,048 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE03 UXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 146,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE03 UXR 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 (DE03 UXR) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE03 UXR Mileage History
- 17/03/2023129,929 mi
- 14/03/2024135,112 mi+5,183 mi
- 14/03/2024135,116 mi+4 mi
- 20/03/2025139,539 mi+4,423 mi
- 18/03/2026146,048 mi+6,509 mi
Average of roughly 5,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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