2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KD03 NTF
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/05/2003. Recorded mileage 938,790 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 938,790 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
KD03 NTF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2021
- 938,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KD03 NTF Mileage History
- 15/05/200640,221 mi
- 11/05/200753,474 mi+13,253 mi
- 24/05/200860,125 mi+6,651 mi
- 01/05/200963,442 mi+3,317 mi
- 29/05/201068,147 mi+4,705 mi
- 12/07/201171,983 mi+3,836 mi
- 12/07/201171,986 mi+3 mi
- 16/08/201275,005 mi+3,019 mi
- 16/08/201275,005 mi
- 11/10/201376,049 mi+1,044 mi
- 11/10/201376,049 mi
- 08/08/2016761,616 mi+685,567 mi
- 09/08/2016761,618 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/201780,352 mi-681,266 mi
- 09/08/201780,364 mi+12 mi
- 06/08/201885,808 mi+5,444 mi
- 09/08/201992,638 mi+6,830 mi
- 28/08/202093,664 mi+1,026 mi
- 02/09/2021938,790 mi+845,126 mi
Average of roughly 58,721 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KD03 NTF 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 (KD03 NTF) between May 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
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