2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · OY03 OTX
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 163,913 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY03 OTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 163,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY03 OTX 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 (OY03 OTX) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/85/16 B F Goodrich ”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2”.
OY03 OTX Mileage History
- 23/04/2024155,266 mi
- 25/04/2024155,272 mi+6 mi
- 25/03/2025159,104 mi+3,832 mi
- 05/05/2026163,913 mi+4,809 mi
- 05/05/2026163,913 mi
Average of roughly 4,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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