2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R2 RJH
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 213,369 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
R2 RJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 213,369 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R2 RJH Mileage History
- 21/11/2022208,407 mi
- 07/12/2022208,509 mi+102 mi
- 06/12/2023211,146 mi+2,637 mi
- 28/11/2024213,170 mi+2,024 mi
- 09/12/2024213,369 mi+199 mi
Average of roughly 2,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R2 RJH 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 (R2 RJH) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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