2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YL53 AHK
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/12/2003. Recorded mileage 63,532 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,532 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
YL53 AHK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 63,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YL53 AHK Mileage History
- 16/02/200743,900 mi
- 07/04/200744,923 mi+1,023 mi
- 12/04/200744,923 mi
- 15/04/200848,603 mi+3,680 mi
- 28/05/200950,631 mi+2,028 mi
- 29/11/201053,165 mi+2,534 mi
- 20/12/201153,317 mi+152 mi
- 27/06/201353,761 mi+444 mi
- 01/07/201454,029 mi+268 mi
- 03/06/201554,060 mi+31 mi
- 08/06/201654,676 mi+616 mi
- 20/06/201856,097 mi+1,421 mi
- 07/06/201957,381 mi+1,284 mi
- 08/12/202060,188 mi+2,807 mi
- 07/12/202160,308 mi+120 mi
- 15/12/202260,363 mi+55 mi
- 09/02/202462,873 mi+2,510 mi
- 20/03/202563,045 mi+172 mi
- 20/03/202663,532 mi+487 mi
Average of roughly 1,028 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
YL53 AHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (YL53 AHK) between February 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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