2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NU53 BVO
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 150,814 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU53 BVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 150,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU53 BVO 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 (NU53 BVO) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 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 (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NU53 BVO Mileage History
- 07/02/2022139,938 mi
- 09/02/2023141,646 mi+1,708 mi
- 04/03/2024148,228 mi+6,582 mi
- 06/03/2024148,235 mi+7 mi
- 15/08/2025150,814 mi+2,579 mi
Average of roughly 3,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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