2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WV03 DXH
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2003. Recorded mileage 185,221 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,221 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
WV03 DXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
- 185,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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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WV03 DXH Mileage History
- 01/03/2022182,263 mi
- 10/03/2022182,496 mi+233 mi
- 29/09/2023185,130 mi+2,634 mi
- 09/10/2023185,143 mi+13 mi
- 02/07/2024185,221 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 1,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WV03 DXH 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 (WV03 DXH) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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