2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PF53 FRX
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 136,408 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF53 FRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 136,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF53 FRX 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 (PF53 FRX) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PF53 FRX Mileage History
- 18/01/2023130,764 mi
- 01/02/2024131,939 mi+1,175 mi
- 01/02/2024131,939 mi
- 28/01/2025134,177 mi+2,238 mi
- 04/02/2026136,408 mi+2,231 mi
Average of roughly 1,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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