2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MP03 BJZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 145,580 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MP03 BJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 145,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MP03 BJZ Mileage History
- 26/04/2022139,656 mi
- 26/04/2022139,656 mi
- 23/02/2024144,527 mi+4,871 mi
- 23/02/2024144,527 mi
- 26/03/2026145,580 mi+1,053 mi
Average of roughly 1,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MP03 BJZ 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 (MP03 BJZ) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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