2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GF53 BWU
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 134,144 miles. MOT valid until 12/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,144 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
GF53 BWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 134,144 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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GF53 BWU Mileage History
- 16/09/2022131,253 mi
- 24/09/2022131,258 mi+5 mi
- 09/08/2024134,076 mi+2,818 mi
- 02/03/2026134,144 mi+68 mi
- 13/03/2026134,144 mi
Average of roughly 829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 BWU 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 (GF53 BWU) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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