2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · JD03 LRO
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 116,217 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JD03 LRO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 116,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JD03 LRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (JD03 LRO) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
JD03 LRO Mileage History
- 06/06/200619,559 mi
- 21/05/2007217,895 mi+198,336 mi
- 21/05/200828,428 mi-189,467 mi
- 20/05/200931,511 mi+3,083 mi
- 12/05/201034,531 mi+3,020 mi
- 18/05/201139,126 mi+4,595 mi
- 17/05/201241,963 mi+2,837 mi
- 30/05/201347,954 mi+5,991 mi
- 29/05/201452,851 mi+4,897 mi
- 26/05/201563,148 mi+10,297 mi
- 23/05/201668,686 mi+5,538 mi
- 12/05/201772,691 mi+4,005 mi
- 22/05/201874,274 mi+1,583 mi
- 13/05/201974,996 mi+722 mi
- 18/05/202075,988 mi+992 mi
- 20/05/202180,625 mi+4,637 mi
- 04/05/202288,003 mi+7,378 mi
- 18/05/202399,686 mi+11,683 mi
- 28/05/2024109,989 mi+10,303 mi
- 29/05/2025114,319 mi+4,330 mi
- 15/04/2026116,217 mi+1,898 mi
Average of roughly 4,868 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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