2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP53 RMU
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 113,151 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,151 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
SP53 RMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 113,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SP53 RMU Mileage History
- 09/06/2022107,899 mi
- 09/06/2023108,822 mi+923 mi
- 22/07/2024110,024 mi+1,202 mi
- 14/07/2025112,057 mi+2,033 mi
- 14/07/2026113,151 mi+1,094 mi
Average of roughly 1,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP53 RMU 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 (SP53 RMU) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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