2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SN03 GDY
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 78,508 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SN03 GDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 78,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SN03 GDY Mileage History
- 04/05/202271,636 mi
- 03/05/202373,128 mi+1,492 mi
- 01/05/202474,274 mi+1,146 mi
- 06/05/202575,573 mi+1,299 mi
- 06/05/202678,508 mi+2,935 mi
Average of roughly 1,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN03 GDY 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 (SN03 GDY) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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