2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YE53 LFZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 123,491 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 LFZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2023
- 123,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 LFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (YE53 LFZ) between June 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YE53 LFZ Mileage History
- 16/06/2023123,486 mi
- 26/06/2023123,491 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 179 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LAND ROVER DEFENDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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