2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HT03 AEX
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 196,593 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT03 AEX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 196,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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HT03 AEX Mileage History
- 21/08/200724,534 mi
- 29/08/200724,550 mi+16 mi
- 14/08/200829,402 mi+4,852 mi
- 17/11/200937,454 mi+8,052 mi
- 23/11/200937,657 mi+203 mi
- 24/03/201151,844 mi+14,187 mi
- 25/03/201151,844 mi
- 26/03/201262,408 mi+10,564 mi
- 27/03/201371,946 mi+9,538 mi
- 27/03/201371,946 mi
- 26/03/201481,616 mi+9,670 mi
- 26/03/201481,616 mi
- 05/03/201590,025 mi+8,409 mi
- 22/03/2016100,163 mi+10,138 mi
- 15/03/2017110,348 mi+10,185 mi
- 15/03/2018120,434 mi+10,086 mi
- 19/03/2018120,434 mi
- 21/03/2019130,443 mi+10,009 mi
- 21/03/2019130,443 mi
- 18/03/2020139,666 mi+9,223 mi
- 17/03/2021149,475 mi+9,809 mi
- 25/03/2022159,564 mi+10,089 mi
- 21/03/2023167,357 mi+7,793 mi
- 20/03/2024177,510 mi+10,153 mi
- 19/03/2025186,796 mi+9,286 mi
- 10/03/2026196,593 mi+9,797 mi
Average of roughly 9,274 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
HT03 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (HT03 AEX) between August 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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