The road tax status for RX03 XFU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RX03 XFU?

The MOT for RX03 XFU is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of RX03 XFU?

The recorded mileage for RX03 XFU is 88,948 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RX03 XFU ULEZ compliant?

No, RX03 XFU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RX03 XFU

RX03 XFU

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/03/2003. Recorded mileage 88,948 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/06/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 88,948 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 04/06/2026

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Mileage: 88,948 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2495cc

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RX03 XFU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
88,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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RX03 XFU Mileage History

31/05/202387,512 mi
06/06/202387,531 mi+19 mi
05/06/202488,307 mi+776 mi
03/06/202588,933 mi+626 mi
05/06/202588,948 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RX03 XFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 13:09

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (RX03 XFU) between May 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.

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