2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GU03 HJV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 78,030 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU03 HJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 78,030 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.
GU03 HJV 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 (GU03 HJV) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GU03 HJV Mileage History
- 12/02/202275,789 mi
- 18/02/202377,074 mi+1,285 mi
- 24/02/202477,115 mi+41 mi
- 14/02/202578,024 mi+909 mi
- 14/02/202578,030 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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