2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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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WG03 CWM Mileage History
- 05/09/2024170,240 mi
- 05/09/2025175,417 mi+5,177 mi
- 05/09/2025175,417 mi
- 24/08/2026180,239 mi+4,822 mi
- 24/08/2026180,243 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG03 CWM 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 (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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