2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DX53 OHJ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 65,134 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 OHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 65,134 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.
DX53 OHJ 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 (DX53 OHJ) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DX53 OHJ Mileage History
- 10/11/202246,418 mi
- 14/11/202358,468 mi+12,050 mi
- 15/11/202358,469 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/202462,808 mi+4,339 mi
- 28/11/202565,134 mi+2,326 mi
Average of roughly 6,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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