2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU03 VCN
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 196,118 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU03 VCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2026
- 196,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU03 VCN 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 VCN) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision rear seat belt crossmeber (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
DU03 VCN Mileage History
- 27/05/2022184,666 mi
- 27/05/2022184,666 mi
- 03/11/2023189,953 mi+5,287 mi
- 01/11/2024195,215 mi+5,262 mi
- 13/03/2026196,118 mi+903 mi
Average of roughly 3,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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