2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GD03 XYB
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 108,420 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD03 XYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 108,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD03 XYB 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 (GD03 XYB) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Registration plate incorrect place (0.1 (c))”; “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam both nearside and offside (4.1.3 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GD03 XYB Mileage History
- 30/11/2023104,868 mi
- 30/11/2023104,868 mi
- 06/11/2024106,717 mi+1,849 mi
- 20/11/2024106,717 mi
- 20/11/2025108,420 mi+1,703 mi
Average of roughly 1,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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