2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T70 HGG
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2003. Recorded mileage 176,557 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,557 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
T70 HGG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2024
- 176,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T70 HGG Mileage History
- 09/05/200685,769 mi
- 02/05/200794,444 mi+8,675 mi
- 24/06/2008102,123 mi+7,679 mi
- 29/06/2009106,682 mi+4,559 mi
- 23/06/2010111,400 mi+4,718 mi
- 27/06/2011115,620 mi+4,220 mi
- 06/07/2012131,895 mi+16,275 mi
- 11/07/2013652,175 mi+520,280 mi
- 12/07/2013150,722 mi-501,453 mi
- 30/03/2015166,526 mi+15,804 mi
- 14/03/2016170,244 mi+3,718 mi
- 19/03/2017171,423 mi+1,179 mi
- 25/04/2018171,110 mi-313 mi
- 24/04/2019173,369 mi+2,259 mi
- 24/04/2019173,369 mi
- 17/04/2020174,881 mi+1,512 mi
- 17/04/2020174,881 mi
- 30/04/2021176,058 mi+1,177 mi
- 30/01/2023176,498 mi+440 mi
- 17/03/2024176,557 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 5,084 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T70 HGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (T70 HGG) between May 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Arm To Steering Linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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