2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VL53 FES
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 111,254 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VL53 FES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 111,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VL53 FES 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 (VL53 FES) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VL53 FES Mileage History
- 24/01/2023104,211 mi
- 24/01/2023104,211 mi
- 09/01/2024105,491 mi+1,280 mi
- 14/01/2025108,215 mi+2,724 mi
- 27/01/2026111,254 mi+3,039 mi
Average of roughly 2,340 miles per year across 5 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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