2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K90 JDT
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2003. Recorded mileage 167,537 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K90 JDT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2022
- 167,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K90 JDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (K90 JDT) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K90 JDT Mileage History
- 06/04/2022167,537 mi
- 06/04/2022167,537 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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