2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE53 YMX
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/12/2003. Recorded mileage 92,557 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,557 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
PE53 YMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 92,557 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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PE53 YMX Mileage History
- 26/09/202390,045 mi
- 27/09/202390,045 mi
- 03/10/202490,735 mi+690 mi
- 09/10/202490,778 mi+43 mi
- 07/04/202692,557 mi+1,779 mi
Average of roughly 993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE53 YMX 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 (PE53 YMX) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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