2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YC03 LBL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 105,316 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,316 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
YC03 LBL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 105,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YC03 LBL Mileage History
- 26/07/2022104,844 mi
- 31/07/2023105,014 mi+170 mi
- 29/07/2024105,091 mi+77 mi
- 08/08/2025105,316 mi+225 mi
Average of roughly 155 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YC03 LBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (YC03 LBL) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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