2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J25 WDB
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 245,165 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,165 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
J25 WDB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 245,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J25 WDB Mileage History
- 20/12/200647,561 mi
- 17/12/200762,205 mi+14,644 mi
- 12/12/200875,401 mi+13,196 mi
- 16/12/200990,484 mi+15,083 mi
- 13/12/2010105,114 mi+14,630 mi
- 14/12/2011121,095 mi+15,981 mi
- 14/12/2012134,985 mi+13,890 mi
- 16/12/2013148,747 mi+13,762 mi
- 18/12/2014161,873 mi+13,126 mi
- 31/12/2015175,455 mi+13,582 mi
- 19/12/2016187,342 mi+11,887 mi
- 21/12/2017198,068 mi+10,726 mi
- 20/12/2018209,032 mi+10,964 mi
- 06/12/2019217,425 mi+8,393 mi
- 07/10/2021217,509 mi+84 mi
- 07/10/2022228,478 mi+10,969 mi
- 25/06/2024233,924 mi+5,446 mi
- 02/06/2025238,761 mi+4,837 mi
- 26/05/2026245,165 mi+6,404 mi
Average of roughly 10,170 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
J25 WDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (J25 WDB) between December 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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