2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP55 FYV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2003. Recorded mileage 174,713 km. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 174,713 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP55 FYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 174,713 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP55 FYV 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 (SP55 FYV) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SP55 FYV Odometer History
- 22/12/2023170,861 km
- 12/04/2024170,929 km+68 km
- 29/04/2024170,961 km+32 km
- 18/04/2025173,200 km+2,239 km
- 31/03/2026174,713 km+1,513 km
Average of roughly 1,695 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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