2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL03 AOC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 105,822 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,822 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
SL03 AOC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2014
- 105,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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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SL03 AOC Mileage History
- 18/04/200621,206 mi
- 04/06/200735,541 mi+14,335 mi
- 02/06/200848,972 mi+13,431 mi
- 02/06/200848,972 mi
- 02/06/200966,406 mi+17,434 mi
- 20/05/201081,053 mi+14,647 mi
- 11/05/201191,310 mi+10,257 mi
- 13/05/201191,310 mi
- 17/05/201298,746 mi+7,436 mi
- 06/04/2013103,008 mi+4,262 mi
- 09/04/2013103,029 mi+21 mi
- 25/03/2014105,822 mi+2,793 mi
Average of roughly 10,665 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SL03 AOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (SL03 AOC) between April 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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