2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · JS03 GEO
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 158,650 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JS03 GEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 158,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JS03 GEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (JS03 GEO) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JS03 GEO Mileage History
- 25/05/2023152,886 mi
- 28/05/2024155,984 mi+3,098 mi
- 29/05/2024155,994 mi+10 mi
- 27/05/2025158,570 mi+2,576 mi
- 09/06/2025158,650 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 2,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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