2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FD53 PFE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/12/2003. Recorded mileage 167,747 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,747 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
FD53 PFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 167,747 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: 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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FD53 PFE Mileage History
- 27/06/2022159,705 mi
- 30/05/2023161,833 mi+2,128 mi
- 13/06/2023161,888 mi+55 mi
- 12/06/2024164,482 mi+2,594 mi
- 24/06/2025167,747 mi+3,265 mi
Average of roughly 2,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD53 PFE 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 (FD53 PFE) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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