2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PX53 HTA
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 137,617 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PX53 HTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 137,617 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PX53 HTA Mileage History
- 02/02/2023125,393 mi
- 19/03/2024129,091 mi+3,698 mi
- 19/03/2024129,093 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/2025132,028 mi+2,935 mi
- 17/03/2026137,617 mi+5,589 mi
Average of roughly 3,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PX53 HTA 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 (PX53 HTA) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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