2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · EO03 WXP
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 147,743 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO03 WXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 147,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO03 WXP 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 (EO03 WXP) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.”; “Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
EO03 WXP Mileage History
- 01/08/2023137,661 mi
- 23/07/2024142,367 mi+4,706 mi
- 31/07/2024142,368 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/2025145,431 mi+3,063 mi
- 24/07/2026147,743 mi+2,312 mi
Average of roughly 3,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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