2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NIB 3216
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 78,111 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
NIB 3216 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 78,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NIB 3216 Mileage History
- 07/03/202370,994 mi
- 07/03/202473,750 mi+2,756 mi
- 11/03/202577,653 mi+3,903 mi
- 07/04/202678,110 mi+457 mi
- 18/04/202678,111 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NIB 3216 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 (NIB 3216) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 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 (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”.
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