2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL53 CYT
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 159,314 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL53 CYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2026
- 159,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL53 CYT Mileage History
- 20/01/2023153,057 mi
- 26/04/2024155,718 mi+2,661 mi
- 06/04/2025157,224 mi+1,506 mi
- 14/04/2025157,249 mi+25 mi
- 03/04/2026159,314 mi+2,065 mi
Average of roughly 1,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 CYT 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 (SL53 CYT) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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