2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YV03 BVG
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 249,773 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV03 BVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 249,773 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.
YV03 BVG 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 (YV03 BVG) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YV03 BVG Mileage History
- 06/04/2023229,318 mi
- 25/04/2023229,488 mi+170 mi
- 26/04/2023229,488 mi
- 21/05/2024241,578 mi+12,090 mi
- 07/08/2025249,773 mi+8,195 mi
Average of roughly 8,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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