2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YV03 YTC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 97,676 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV03 YTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 97,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YV03 YTC 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 YTC) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YV03 YTC Mileage History
- 07/05/202495,224 mi
- 29/05/202495,227 mi+3 mi
- 06/06/202596,702 mi+1,475 mi
- 11/06/202596,702 mi
- 02/06/202697,676 mi+974 mi
Average of roughly 1,185 miles per year across 5 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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