2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GJ53 NHM
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 56,889 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ53 NHM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 56,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 NHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (GJ53 NHM) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))”.
GJ53 NHM Mileage History
- 01/09/200638,507 mi
- 25/09/200738,631 mi+124 mi
- 25/09/200738,631 mi
- 24/10/200838,724 mi+93 mi
- 24/08/201040,215 mi+1,491 mi
- 10/08/201142,040 mi+1,825 mi
- 21/08/201243,971 mi+1,931 mi
- 15/08/201346,380 mi+2,409 mi
- 21/08/201448,336 mi+1,956 mi
- 25/08/201549,923 mi+1,587 mi
- 22/08/201651,756 mi+1,833 mi
- 15/08/201752,708 mi+952 mi
- 30/08/201853,857 mi+1,149 mi
- 21/08/201955,917 mi+2,060 mi
- 19/08/202056,378 mi+461 mi
- 19/08/202056,378 mi
- 17/08/202156,593 mi+215 mi
- 23/08/202256,616 mi+23 mi
- 15/08/202356,658 mi+42 mi
- 30/08/202456,825 mi+167 mi
- 12/08/202556,850 mi+25 mi
- 28/08/202656,887 mi+37 mi
- 01/09/202656,889 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 919 miles per year across 23 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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