2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · ST53 DHD
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 76,912 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 DHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 76,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 DHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (ST53 DHD) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
ST53 DHD Mileage History
- 11/08/202272,991 mi
- 17/07/202473,016 mi+25 mi
- 15/07/202574,932 mi+1,916 mi
- 10/07/202676,912 mi+1,980 mi
Average of roughly 1,002 miles per year across 4 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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