2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · TC51 RTC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 111,546 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TC51 RTC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 111,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TC51 RTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (TC51 RTC) between October 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
TC51 RTC Mileage History
- 23/10/200620,709 mi
- 26/09/200720,918 mi+209 mi
- 27/08/200821,540 mi+622 mi
- 23/09/200924,490 mi+2,950 mi
- 31/08/201025,564 mi+1,074 mi
- 04/10/201128,047 mi+2,483 mi
- 20/09/201232,116 mi+4,069 mi
- 20/09/201232,116 mi
- 22/05/201332,644 mi+528 mi
- 14/05/201441,082 mi+8,438 mi
- 11/05/201549,141 mi+8,059 mi
- 12/05/201656,928 mi+7,787 mi
- 19/05/201762,938 mi+6,010 mi
- 18/05/201870,832 mi+7,894 mi
- 13/05/201977,931 mi+7,099 mi
- 17/05/201977,945 mi+14 mi
- 22/05/202084,232 mi+6,287 mi
- 27/05/202084,256 mi+24 mi
- 30/04/202190,636 mi+6,380 mi
- 16/05/202296,933 mi+6,297 mi
- 25/05/2023100,814 mi+3,881 mi
- 13/05/2024105,358 mi+4,544 mi
- 14/05/2024105,360 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/2025107,838 mi+2,478 mi
- 27/07/2026111,546 mi+3,708 mi
Average of roughly 4,597 miles per year across 25 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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