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2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LG53 VUJ

LG53 VUJ

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 180,770 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2023.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2003 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Oct 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
180,770 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Oct 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
2495cc
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LG53 VUJ Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2022
  • 180,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LG53 VUJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 19:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (LG53 VUJ) between October 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LG53 VUJ Mileage History

  1. 04/10/2022180,770 mi
  2. 04/10/2022180,770 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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