2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NG53 CWM
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 151,463 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG53 CWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 151,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG53 CWM 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 (NG53 CWM) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Fuel hose leaking vent pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”.
NG53 CWM Mileage History
- 14/11/2022145,714 mi
- 14/11/2023146,733 mi+1,019 mi
- 12/11/2024149,021 mi+2,288 mi
- 13/11/2025151,463 mi+2,442 mi
- 14/11/2025151,463 mi
Average of roughly 1,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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