2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VA03 XDS
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/07/2003. Recorded mileage 274,815 miles. MOT valid until 29/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 274,815 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
VA03 XDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 274,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VA03 XDS Mileage History
- 31/08/2022229,590 mi
- 22/08/2023240,991 mi+11,401 mi
- 29/08/2024252,450 mi+11,459 mi
- 26/08/2025263,825 mi+11,375 mi
- 21/08/2026274,815 mi+10,990 mi
Average of roughly 11,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA03 XDS 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 (VA03 XDS) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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