2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YA53 JTV
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/12/2003. Recorded mileage 116,621 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,621 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
YA53 JTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 116,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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YA53 JTV Mileage History
- 21/06/202395,660 mi
- 21/06/202395,668 mi+8 mi
- 18/06/2024104,953 mi+9,285 mi
- 19/06/2024104,953 mi
- 18/06/2025116,621 mi+11,668 mi
Average of roughly 10,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA53 JTV 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 (YA53 JTV) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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