2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MV53 DXZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/11/2003. Recorded mileage 44,353 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,353 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
MV53 DXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 44,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MV53 DXZ Mileage History
- 17/10/202242,616 mi
- 06/10/202343,388 mi+772 mi
- 06/10/202343,388 mi
- 20/09/202443,814 mi+426 mi
- 07/10/202544,353 mi+539 mi
Average of roughly 584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV53 DXZ 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 (MV53 DXZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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