2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL53 DVM
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 141,337 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 DVM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 141,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 DVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (SL53 DVM) between December 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL53 DVM Mileage History
- 05/12/200687,084 mi
- 05/12/200687,084 mi
- 30/11/200792,728 mi+5,644 mi
- 25/11/200899,282 mi+6,554 mi
- 25/11/200899,282 mi
- 03/12/2009105,413 mi+6,131 mi
- 04/12/2010111,921 mi+6,508 mi
- 04/12/2010111,921 mi
- 25/11/2011116,113 mi+4,192 mi
- 30/11/2012120,769 mi+4,656 mi
- 30/11/2012120,769 mi
- 05/12/2013125,482 mi+4,713 mi
- 05/12/2014128,254 mi+2,772 mi
- 05/12/2014128,254 mi
- 19/01/2016130,500 mi+2,246 mi
- 26/01/2016130,503 mi+3 mi
- 20/03/2017131,177 mi+674 mi
- 20/03/2017131,177 mi
- 22/03/2018132,791 mi+1,614 mi
- 28/03/2018132,794 mi+3 mi
- 27/03/2019134,828 mi+2,034 mi
- 12/03/2020136,749 mi+1,921 mi
- 13/04/2021138,171 mi+1,422 mi
- 13/04/2021138,171 mi
- 09/04/2022139,475 mi+1,304 mi
- 29/03/2023140,432 mi+957 mi
- 06/05/2024140,812 mi+380 mi
- 19/05/2025141,066 mi+254 mi
- 26/08/2026141,337 mi+271 mi
Average of roughly 2,751 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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