2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LF53 UBM
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/09/2003. Recorded mileage 129,435 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,435 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
LF53 UBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 129,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LF53 UBM Mileage History
- 23/01/2023126,452 mi
- 22/01/2024127,604 mi+1,152 mi
- 31/01/2024127,604 mi
- 10/02/2025128,734 mi+1,130 mi
- 02/02/2026129,435 mi+701 mi
Average of roughly 985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF53 UBM 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 (LF53 UBM) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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