2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NSL 825
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/05/2003. Recorded mileage 77,398 miles. MOT valid until 27/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,398 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
NSL 825 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 77,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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NSL 825 Mileage History
- 08/11/202173,010 mi
- 02/12/202275,220 mi+2,210 mi
- 29/09/202575,498 mi+278 mi
- 16/09/202677,392 mi+1,894 mi
- 16/09/202677,398 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NSL 825 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 (NSL 825) between November 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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