2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GF53 UBZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 83,176 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF53 UBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 83,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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GF53 UBZ Mileage History
- 07/06/202263,365 mi
- 27/07/202371,459 mi+8,094 mi
- 22/07/202474,232 mi+2,773 mi
- 21/07/202579,408 mi+5,176 mi
- 28/07/202683,176 mi+3,768 mi
Average of roughly 4,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 UBZ 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 UBZ) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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