2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VN03 AYA
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 200,414 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN03 AYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2026
- 200,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN03 AYA 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 (VN03 AYA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
VN03 AYA Mileage History
- 21/08/2023193,170 mi
- 14/08/2024195,386 mi+2,216 mi
- 18/08/2025197,614 mi+2,228 mi
- 27/08/2025197,632 mi+18 mi
- 21/08/2026200,414 mi+2,782 mi
Average of roughly 2,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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