2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE03 YSC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 380,738 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 380,738 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
PE03 YSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 380,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PE03 YSC Mileage History
- 18/07/2023353,942 mi
- 24/07/2024368,362 mi+14,420 mi
- 29/07/2024368,364 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2025380,737 mi+12,373 mi
- 30/07/2025380,738 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE03 YSC 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 YSC) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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