2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL53 DVB
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/09/2003. Recorded mileage 159,639 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,639 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL53 DVB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 159,639 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 DVB Mileage History
- 30/05/2022159,377 mi
- 13/06/2022159,377 mi
- 16/10/2023159,560 mi+183 mi
- 07/08/2025159,639 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 82 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 DVB 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 DVB) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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