2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LD53 UPP
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 83,733 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,733 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
LD53 UPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 83,733 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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LD53 UPP Mileage History
- 31/01/202473,389 mi
- 30/01/202576,019 mi+2,630 mi
- 19/02/202576,149 mi+130 mi
- 19/02/202576,149 mi
- 19/01/202683,733 mi+7,584 mi
Average of roughly 5,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD53 UPP 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 (LD53 UPP) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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