2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GL53 NLE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/11/2003. Recorded mileage 158,261 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,261 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GL53 NLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 158,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GL53 NLE Mileage History
- 05/12/2022152,870 mi
- 24/11/2023154,524 mi+1,654 mi
- 25/11/2024156,118 mi+1,594 mi
- 26/11/2025158,256 mi+2,138 mi
- 26/11/2025158,261 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 NLE 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 (GL53 NLE) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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