2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DX53 UVD
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/10/2003. Recorded mileage 150,370 miles. MOT valid until 13/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,370 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
DX53 UVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 150,370 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.
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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DX53 UVD Mileage History
- 28/02/2022148,358 mi
- 21/05/2024148,521 mi+163 mi
- 31/05/2024148,528 mi+7 mi
- 20/05/2025149,295 mi+767 mi
- 14/02/2026150,370 mi+1,075 mi
Average of roughly 508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX53 UVD 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 UVD) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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