2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SC53 AAZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 97,890 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
SC53 AAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 97,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SC53 AAZ Mileage History
- 10/04/202380,002 mi
- 04/04/202484,961 mi+4,959 mi
- 31/03/202592,001 mi+7,040 mi
- 29/07/202697,885 mi+5,884 mi
- 07/08/202697,890 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC53 AAZ 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 (SC53 AAZ) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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