2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M23 UDD
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 116,526 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M23 UDD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 116,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M23 UDD 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 (M23 UDD) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear universal joint on the rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
M23 UDD Mileage History
- 11/01/2022107,272 mi
- 12/04/2023112,116 mi+4,844 mi
- 10/04/2024116,465 mi+4,349 mi
- 17/04/2024116,526 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 4,086 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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