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2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WG03 CWM

WG03 CWM

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2003. Recorded mileage 180,243 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2003 · Exeter
MOT Status
Valid until 06/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
180,243 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/09/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
2495cc

WG03 CWM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
  • 180,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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WG03 CWM Mileage History

  1. 05/09/2024170,240 mi
  2. 05/09/2025175,417 mi+5,177 mi
  3. 05/09/2025175,417 mi
  4. 24/08/2026180,239 mi+4,822 mi
  5. 24/08/2026180,243 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 5,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WG03 CWM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 17:22
MOT Analysis

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 (WG03 CWM) between September 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.

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