2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y6 FTE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 163,983 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y6 FTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 163,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y6 FTE Mileage History
- 11/04/2024162,689 mi
- 03/04/2025163,689 mi+1,000 mi
- 03/04/2025163,689 mi
- 24/06/2026163,981 mi+292 mi
- 26/06/2026163,983 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y6 FTE 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 (Y6 FTE) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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 (11 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 15 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: “Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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