2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LE03 ORN
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 97,030 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,030 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LE03 ORN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/05/2026
- 97,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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LE03 ORN Mileage History
- 03/09/202192,626 mi
- 05/10/202192,628 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/202496,815 mi+4,187 mi
- 27/02/202496,815 mi
- 01/05/202697,030 mi+215 mi
Average of roughly 946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LE03 ORN 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 (LE03 ORN) between September 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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