2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NV53 EXL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/10/2003. Recorded mileage 159,465 miles. MOT valid until 14/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,465 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
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NV53 EXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 159,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NV53 EXL Mileage History
- 14/12/2023144,881 mi
- 09/12/2024152,201 mi+7,320 mi
- 10/12/2024152,201 mi
- 27/11/2025159,465 mi+7,264 mi
- 15/12/2025159,465 mi
Average of roughly 7,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NV53 EXL 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 (NV53 EXL) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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