2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · EX53 VUL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 119,998 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,998 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
EX53 VUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 119,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EX53 VUL Mileage History
- 07/09/2023110,805 mi
- 24/09/2024115,615 mi+4,810 mi
- 24/09/2024115,616 mi+1 mi
- 12/09/2025119,998 mi+4,382 mi
- 12/09/2025119,998 mi
Average of roughly 4,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX53 VUL 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 (EX53 VUL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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