2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP53 RPX
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/09/2003. Recorded mileage 263,897 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,897 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 RPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/02/2026
- 263,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SP53 RPX Mileage History
- 21/08/2021222,290 mi
- 09/12/2022226,341 mi+4,051 mi
- 12/12/2023233,199 mi+6,858 mi
- 10/12/2024245,505 mi+12,306 mi
- 24/02/2026263,897 mi+18,392 mi
Average of roughly 9,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP53 RPX 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 RPX) between August 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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