2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YC53 UVO
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/10/2003. Recorded mileage 152,012 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,012 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
YC53 UVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 152,012 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
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YC53 UVO Mileage History
- 23/05/2023143,993 mi
- 28/05/2024148,124 mi+4,131 mi
- 28/05/2024148,124 mi
- 27/05/2025152,012 mi+3,888 mi
- 27/05/2025152,012 mi
Average of roughly 3,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC53 UVO 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 (YC53 UVO) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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