2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL53 DTV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 143,961 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,961 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
SL53 DTV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 143,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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SL53 DTV Mileage History
- 10/05/2022129,340 mi
- 03/07/2023140,373 mi+11,033 mi
- 19/07/2024143,959 mi+3,586 mi
- 03/04/2025143,961 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,043 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 DTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (SL53 DTV) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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