2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FG53 EDR
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 125,926 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,926 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
FG53 EDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 125,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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FG53 EDR Mileage History
- 13/01/2022120,784 mi
- 16/01/2023122,687 mi+1,903 mi
- 22/01/2024123,794 mi+1,107 mi
- 09/01/2025124,732 mi+938 mi
- 15/01/2026125,926 mi+1,194 mi
Average of roughly 1,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG53 EDR 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 (FG53 EDR) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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