2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y11 FAA
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 129,022 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y11 FAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 129,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y11 FAA 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 (Y11 FAA) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.98 - average reading 3.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black number plate fitted - vehicle used after 1s”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black number plate fitted - vehicle used after 1”.
Y11 FAA Mileage History
- 09/07/2024124,279 mi
- 23/07/2024124,280 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/2025125,541 mi+1,261 mi
- 12/05/2026128,976 mi+3,435 mi
- 19/05/2026129,022 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 2,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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