2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU03 VBZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2003. Recorded mileage 120,245 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU03 VBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 120,245 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.
DU03 VBZ 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 (DU03 VBZ) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DU03 VBZ Mileage History
- 08/01/2022113,083 mi
- 02/03/2023115,791 mi+2,708 mi
- 08/03/2024118,607 mi+2,816 mi
- 12/03/2024118,612 mi+5 mi
- 11/03/2025120,245 mi+1,633 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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