2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · ST53 RVA
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 83,171 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ST53 RVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 83,171 miles 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.
ST53 RVA 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 (ST53 RVA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ST53 RVA Mileage History
- 06/03/202481,515 mi
- 18/03/202582,553 mi+1,038 mi
- 26/03/202582,553 mi
- 09/03/202683,169 mi+616 mi
- 28/03/202683,171 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (ST53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as ST53RVA.
RENAULT
KANGOO
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
BMW
120
RENAULT
TRAFIC
NISSAN
JUKE TEKNA DIG-T S-A
KIA
SPORTAGE
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER VELAR
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
IVECO
DAILY
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
LAND ROVER DEFENDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.