2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WA03 LRV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 105,183 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA03 LRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 105,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA03 LRV 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 (WA03 LRV) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
WA03 LRV Mileage History
- 22/05/2023101,778 mi
- 23/05/2024103,242 mi+1,464 mi
- 23/05/2025104,105 mi+863 mi
- 25/06/2025104,116 mi+11 mi
- 25/06/2026105,183 mi+1,067 mi
Average of roughly 1,101 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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