2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YS53 FWA
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/11/2003. Recorded mileage 75,623 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,623 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
YS53 FWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 75,623 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.
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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YS53 FWA Mileage History
- 27/10/202268,588 mi
- 02/11/202368,979 mi+391 mi
- 08/11/202470,998 mi+2,019 mi
- 27/10/202575,623 mi+4,625 mi
- 27/10/202575,623 mi
Average of roughly 2,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YS53 FWA 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 (YS53 FWA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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