2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SF53 NKC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/11/2003. Recorded mileage 186,553 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,553 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
SF53 NKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 186,553 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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SF53 NKC Mileage History
- 09/03/2023183,852 mi
- 08/03/2024185,206 mi+1,354 mi
- 16/05/2024185,227 mi+21 mi
- 06/06/2025186,551 mi+1,324 mi
- 11/06/2025186,553 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SF53 NKC 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 (SF53 NKC) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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