2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL03 XEG
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 120,748 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL03 XEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 120,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL03 XEG Mileage History
- 24/02/2022116,602 mi
- 06/03/2023117,588 mi+986 mi
- 21/02/2024118,708 mi+1,120 mi
- 25/03/2025119,778 mi+1,070 mi
- 09/04/2026120,748 mi+970 mi
Average of roughly 1,006 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL03 XEG 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 (SL03 XEG) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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