2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · IBZ 1432
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 161,672 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
IBZ 1432 Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 161,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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IBZ 1432 Mileage History
- 13/06/2006483,886 mi
- 31/05/200765,023 mi-418,863 mi
- 21/05/200873,677 mi+8,654 mi
- 22/05/200873,687 mi+10 mi
- 24/04/200985,462 mi+11,775 mi
- 21/04/2010104,792 mi+19,330 mi
- 21/04/2010104,793 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2011119,755 mi+14,962 mi
- 10/08/2012120,802 mi+1,047 mi
- 16/08/2012120,802 mi
- 24/07/2013121,326 mi+524 mi
- 24/07/2013121,330 mi+4 mi
- 26/08/2014122,265 mi+935 mi
- 24/08/2015122,893 mi+628 mi
- 22/08/2016123,644 mi+751 mi
- 01/08/2017124,241 mi+597 mi
- 24/07/2018125,037 mi+796 mi
- 27/07/2019128,057 mi+3,020 mi
- 01/08/2019125,037 mi-3,020 mi
- 04/08/2020133,039 mi+8,002 mi
- 28/07/2021140,259 mi+7,220 mi
- 01/08/2022147,798 mi+7,539 mi
- 25/07/2023151,918 mi+4,120 mi
- 30/07/2024158,894 mi+6,976 mi
- 30/07/2024158,894 mi
- 28/04/2026161,672 mi+2,778 mi
Average of roughly -16,213 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
IBZ 1432 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 (IBZ 1432) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
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