2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LE53 KLL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 320,416 km. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 320,416 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE53 KLL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 320,416 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE53 KLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (LE53 KLL) between August 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis”.
LE53 KLL Odometer History
- 19/08/2024320,273 km
- 21/01/2025320,290 km+17 km
- 17/06/2026320,416 km+126 km
- 27/06/2026320,416 km
Average of roughly 77 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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