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2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R17 JBB

R17 JBB

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,789 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2003 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
117,789 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
2495cc
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R17 JBB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
  • 117,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R17 JBB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 19:23
MOT Analysis

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 (R17 JBB) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.

PASS
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R17 JBB Mileage History

  1. 11/05/202390,886 mi
  2. 09/05/2024100,253 mi+9,367 mi
  3. 06/05/2025110,144 mi+9,891 mi
  4. 12/05/2025110,146 mi+2 mi
  5. 07/05/2026117,789 mi+7,643 mi

Average of roughly 9,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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