2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J427 GAH
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 121,020 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J427 GAH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2022
- 121,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J427 GAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (J427 GAH) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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