2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RE02 ROE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 101,243 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE02 ROE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 101,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE02 ROE 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 (RE02 ROE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
RE02 ROE Mileage History
- 14/10/202294,273 mi
- 20/10/202396,039 mi+1,766 mi
- 04/10/202498,388 mi+2,349 mi
- 11/10/202498,402 mi+14 mi
- 17/10/2025101,243 mi+2,841 mi
Average of roughly 2,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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