2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KE53 UTL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 135,162 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KE53 UTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 135,162 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KE53 UTL Mileage History
- 21/02/2024125,055 mi
- 22/02/2024125,065 mi+10 mi
- 21/02/2025129,702 mi+4,637 mi
- 21/02/2025129,712 mi+10 mi
- 23/02/2026135,162 mi+5,450 mi
Average of roughly 5,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KE53 UTL 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 (KE53 UTL) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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