2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DF03 UKL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2003. Recorded mileage 156,740 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,740 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
DF03 UKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 156,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DF03 UKL Mileage History
- 13/06/2024147,457 mi
- 27/06/2025151,637 mi+4,180 mi
- 04/07/2025151,639 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2026156,737 mi+5,098 mi
- 31/07/2026156,740 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF03 UKL 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 (DF03 UKL) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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