2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FH53 GRF
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/12/2003. Recorded mileage 273,676 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 273,676 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
FH53 GRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 273,676 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: Average
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FH53 GRF Mileage History
- 03/11/2023252,675 mi
- 09/11/2024263,839 mi+11,164 mi
- 13/11/2024263,839 mi
- 20/10/2025273,675 mi+9,836 mi
- 21/10/2025273,676 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FH53 GRF 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 (FH53 GRF) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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