2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PJ53 FMV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 154,835 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ53 FMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 154,835 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.
PJ53 FMV 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 (PJ53 FMV) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ53 FMV Mileage History
- 04/12/2023146,484 mi
- 06/12/2023146,488 mi+4 mi
- 07/04/2025152,555 mi+6,067 mi
- 07/04/2025152,555 mi
- 10/04/2026154,835 mi+2,280 mi
Average of roughly 3,556 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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