2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FV53 CPU
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/10/2003. Recorded mileage 149,086 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,086 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FV53 CPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 149,086 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: Good
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FV53 CPU Mileage History
- 09/12/2022115,509 mi
- 30/11/2023125,481 mi+9,972 mi
- 29/01/2025137,484 mi+12,003 mi
- 26/01/2026148,337 mi+10,853 mi
- 19/03/2026149,086 mi+749 mi
Average of roughly 10,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV53 CPU 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 (FV53 CPU) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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