2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE03 EER
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 229,314 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE03 EER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 229,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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PE03 EER Mileage History
- 10/08/2022200,616 mi
- 07/08/2023208,450 mi+7,834 mi
- 05/08/2024215,397 mi+6,947 mi
- 11/08/2025222,765 mi+7,368 mi
- 03/08/2026229,314 mi+6,549 mi
Average of roughly 7,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE03 EER 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 (PE03 EER) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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