2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FX03 OUV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/03/2003. Recorded mileage 88,574 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2492cc
FX03 OUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 88,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects 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: 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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FX03 OUV Mileage History
- 03/04/202384,521 mi
- 11/04/202484,742 mi+221 mi
- 11/04/202484,742 mi
- 25/07/202588,563 mi+3,821 mi
- 25/07/202588,574 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX03 OUV 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 (FX03 OUV) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle radius arms (5.2.3 (f))”; “Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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