2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WV03 DXS
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 94,595 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,595 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 DXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 94,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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 DXS Mileage History
- 15/02/202378,562 mi
- 05/04/202378,577 mi+15 mi
- 17/04/202483,291 mi+4,714 mi
- 17/04/202483,291 mi
- 25/04/202594,595 mi+11,304 mi
Average of roughly 7,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WV03 DXS 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 DXS) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and leaking grease (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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