The road tax status for SY03 OYZ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SY03 OYZ?

The MOT for SY03 OYZ is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of SY03 OYZ?

The recorded mileage for SY03 OYZ is 131,965 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SY03 OYZ ULEZ compliant?

No, SY03 OYZ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SY03 OYZ

SY03 OYZ

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/03/2003. Recorded mileage 131,965 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Inverness
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 131,965 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 131,965 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2495cc

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SY03 OYZ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
131,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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SY03 OYZ Mileage History

09/12/2022128,020 mi
21/12/2022128,020 mi
14/12/2023129,836 mi+1,816 mi
13/12/2024131,200 mi+1,364 mi
20/05/2026131,965 mi+765 mi

Average of roughly 1,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SY03 OYZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 16:30

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (SY03 OYZ) between December 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 May 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.

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