2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G11 RAE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 173,455 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G11 RAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 173,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G11 RAE 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 (G11 RAE) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 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: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
G11 RAE Mileage History
- 27/10/2023168,662 mi
- 04/11/2024171,428 mi+2,766 mi
- 06/11/2024171,432 mi+4 mi
- 05/11/2025173,431 mi+1,999 mi
- 27/11/2025173,455 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 2,297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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