2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · XX53 AJS
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 91,194 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Personal Export
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,194 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
XX53 AJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 91,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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XX53 AJS Mileage History
- 03/07/202490,313 mi
- 09/07/202490,319 mi+6 mi
- 14/07/202590,878 mi+559 mi
- 14/07/202590,878 mi
- 10/07/202691,194 mi+316 mi
Average of roughly 436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
XX53 AJS 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 (XX53 AJS) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross”.
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