2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PL03 WLD
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 130,102 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PL03 WLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 130,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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PL03 WLD Mileage History
- 05/10/2021120,712 mi
- 30/09/2022123,041 mi+2,329 mi
- 25/10/2023126,267 mi+3,226 mi
- 25/10/2024128,400 mi+2,133 mi
- 24/10/2025130,102 mi+1,702 mi
Average of roughly 2,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL03 WLD 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 (PL03 WLD) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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