2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YF03 RXP
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 150,924 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF03 RXP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 150,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF03 RXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (YF03 RXP) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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: “Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YF03 RXP Mileage History
- 26/06/200621,254 mi
- 29/06/200726,435 mi+5,181 mi
- 19/06/200832,831 mi+6,396 mi
- 11/06/200938,470 mi+5,639 mi
- 29/06/201042,290 mi+3,820 mi
- 29/06/201148,128 mi+5,838 mi
- 19/03/201253,016 mi+4,888 mi
- 12/03/201362,594 mi+9,578 mi
- 13/03/201362,603 mi+9 mi
- 11/03/201469,715 mi+7,112 mi
- 19/03/201579,105 mi+9,390 mi
- 07/04/201689,128 mi+10,023 mi
- 06/04/201797,183 mi+8,055 mi
- 14/04/2018103,707 mi+6,524 mi
- 14/04/2018103,707 mi
- 10/04/2019109,880 mi+6,173 mi
- 17/07/2020118,165 mi+8,285 mi
- 12/07/2021123,994 mi+5,829 mi
- 12/07/2021123,994 mi
- 05/07/2022132,704 mi+8,710 mi
- 03/07/2023139,347 mi+6,643 mi
- 04/07/2023139,347 mi
- 25/07/2024144,068 mi+4,721 mi
- 22/07/2025147,841 mi+3,773 mi
- 25/07/2025147,842 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/2026150,924 mi+3,082 mi
Average of roughly 6,455 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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