2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N417 CDC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/06/2003. Recorded mileage 80,004 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2500cc
N417 CDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2026
- 80,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N417 CDC Mileage History
- 22/09/202280,005 mi
- 22/09/202380,006 mi+1 mi
- 22/09/202380,006 mi
- 17/09/202479,999 mi-7 mi
- 25/06/202680,004 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N417 CDC 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 (N417 CDC) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front catch suspension arms (5.2.3 (f))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all suspensions bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cr”.
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