2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SF53 LZE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 56,855 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF53 LZE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 56,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF53 LZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (SF53 LZE) between June 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength m”; “Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pillar of bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SF53 LZE Mileage History
- 04/06/202556,851 mi
- 15/10/202556,855 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 2 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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