2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LB03 YPV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 95,867 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB03 YPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 95,867 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.
LB03 YPV 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 (LB03 YPV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
LB03 YPV Mileage History
- 23/10/202393,509 mi
- 14/10/202495,170 mi+1,661 mi
- 15/10/202495,170 mi
- 01/10/202595,867 mi+697 mi
- 01/10/202595,867 mi
Average of roughly 1,215 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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