2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VU53 FPO
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 150,260 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,260 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
VU53 FPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2024
- 150,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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VU53 FPO Mileage History
- 11/09/2021147,498 mi
- 02/09/2022148,772 mi+1,274 mi
- 15/09/2022148,772 mi
- 24/01/2024150,260 mi+1,488 mi
- 25/01/2024150,260 mi
Average of roughly 1,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU53 FPO 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 (VU53 FPO) between September 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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