LAND ROVER DEFENDER

BLACK · DIESEL · 2003 · 2,495cc

🇬🇧UK
CU03HFD
infoGeneral Information
MakeLAND ROVER
ModelDEFENDER
ColourBLACK
Year of manufacture2003
Fuel typeDIESEL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 May 2003
Vehicle age23 years
Type approvalN1
Date of last V5C issued08 Nov 2019
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityLong-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership6.7 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity2,495 cc
Fuel typeDIESEL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)0 g/km
COâ‚‚ emissions (estimated)~200 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~34 MPG
Environmental rating9/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£782
0 – 100 A ◀ This vehicle (0g/km est.) 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Aug 2027
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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 14 Aug 2026
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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: CU03HFD
27
days (14 Aug 2026)
379
days (01 Aug 2027)
RegistrationCU03HFD
MOT status✓ Valid
MOT expiry date14 Aug 2026
MOT days remaining27 days
Tax statusTaxed
Tax due date01 Aug 2027
Tax days remaining379 days
V5C last issued08 Nov 2019
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder1504 miles in ~3 months
psychologyAI & Advanced Insights
AI Buyer Risk IndicatorcancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer RecommendationMileage rollback detected — this is a serious red flag. Do not buy without full provenance investigation.
Vehicle Condition RatingVery Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating2.8 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendStable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Near class average
MOT History Score0/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score84/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score90%
Vehicle Transparency Score75/100
Vehicle Usage PatternStandard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£2,042 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£782
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£1,260
Future Repair & Defect PredictionBrakes, Lighting / Electrical
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime~5.7 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2003), BLACK, DIESEL, 2,495cc. Has completed 27 MOT tests, with a 63% pass rate (17 passed, 10 failed). Recorded 115,506 miles, averaging 6,015 miles/yr. 22 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 28/100 (Very Poor). Mileage rollback detected — this is a serious red flag. Do not buy without full provenance investigation.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2026-08-14
MOT pass rate
63%
Tests passed17
Tests failed10
Dangerous defects (total)0
Major defects (total)12
Minor defects (total)0
Advisory items (total)22
Pass / Fail trendStable
vs. UK class averageNear class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (27 Tests)
MOT #27 2025-08-15 15:12
Test number: 227188204202
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 14 Aug 2026
Odometer: 115,506 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £550
MOT #26 2022-11-04 09:12
Test number: 900863772831
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 03 Nov 2023
Odometer: 109,820 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Steering component deformed but serviceable damper bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £130 – £550
MOT #25 2022-10-31 15:51
Test number: 357491145434
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 109,820 MI
Items: 4
  • Major Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • Major Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Steering component deformed but serviceable damper bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £290 – £950
MOT #24 2021-10-29 10:11
Test number: 608887762204
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 31 Oct 2022
Odometer: 103,569 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #23 2021-10-29 09:07
Test number: 676874205236
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 103,569 MI
Items: 2
  • Major Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative both (4.4.1 (e))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £70 – £400
MOT #22 2020-10-28 09:10
Test number: 395989368453
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 31 Oct 2021
Odometer: 97,014 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £430
MOT #21 2020-10-22 10:37
Test number: 435912300885
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 96,964 MI
Items: 7
  • Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • Major Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  • Major Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £500 – £1,830
MOT #20 2019-11-01 13:02
Test number: 829910450949
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 31 Oct 2020
Odometer: 87,597 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #19 2019-05-09 17:49
Test number: 705695941804
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 08 May 2020
Odometer: 87,523 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #18 2019-04-29 13:32
Test number: 253141232603
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 87,523 MI
Items: 8
  • Major Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  • Advisory front bumper missing
  • Major Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Front swivel joint leaking oil
  • Advisory oil leak
  • Major Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • Major Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £510 – £2,080
MOT #17 2019-02-12 10:23
Test number: 199305556834
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 11 Feb 2020
Odometer: 87,511 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #16 2017-01-28 16:37
Test number: 223837106950
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 27 Jan 2018
Odometer: 80,691 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #15 2016-07-28 17:26
Test number: 794552052511
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 80,690 MI
Items: 19
  • Fail Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  • Fail Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  • Fail Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  • Fail Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  • Fail Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Fail Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  • Fail Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • Fail Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
  • Fail Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  • Advisory Front n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes worn
  • Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Fail Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • Fail Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
  • Fail Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
  • Advisory Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,565 – £5,750
MOT #14 2014-07-22 09:51
Test number: 455563104212
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Jul 2015
Odometer: 74,469 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #13 2014-07-14 14:15
Test number: 529895694140
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 74,469 MI
Items: 6
  • Fail Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  • Fail Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Fail Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Fail Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £490 – £1,600
MOT #12 2013-07-05 15:03
Test number: 285846183195
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Jul 2014
Odometer: 69,804 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #11 2013-06-27 14:31
Test number: 695688173119
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 69,804 MI
Items: 9
  • Fail Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • Fail Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • Fail Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Fail Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  • Fail Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £710 – £2,750
MOT #10 2012-07-03 12:25
Test number: 507285182189
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Jul 2013
Odometer: 63,452 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #9 2012-07-02 14:15
Test number: 828644382102
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 63,452 MI
Items: 2
  • Fail Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
  • Fail Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £700
MOT #8 2011-07-05 17:04
Test number: 216066081170
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Jul 2012
Odometer: 58,753 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory steering damper bush worn
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £110 – £330
MOT #7 2011-07-05 10:45
Test number: 996726181106
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 58,749 MI
Items: 5
  • Fail Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  • Fail Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Fail Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory steering damper bush worn
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £340 – £1,230
MOT #6 2010-06-02 15:12
Test number: 202033150479
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 07 Jun 2011
Odometer: 50,860 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory slight play in steering damper bush
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £150
MOT #5 2010-05-26 10:48
Test number: 974676740147
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 50,845 MI
Items: 7
  • Fail Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
  • Fail Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  • Fail Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  • Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • Advisory slight play in steering damper bush
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £560 – £1,750
MOT #4 2009-06-08 19:09
Test number: 460359059115
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 07 Jun 2010
Odometer: 43,768 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #3 2008-05-19 13:23
Test number: 581030348178
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 03 Jun 2009
Odometer: 35,784 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #2 2007-06-04 18:07
Test number: 602975657104
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 03 Jun 2008
Odometer: 29,154 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #1 2006-06-02 13:23
Test number: 154363556130
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 01 Jun 2007
Odometer: 214,473 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations27
First registration2006-06-02
Last registration2025-08-15
Latest reading115,506 miles
Annual avg (est.)6,015 mi/yr
vs UK averageBelow average
% of UK avg85%
Mileage growth trendInsufficient data
Wear level92% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistencyâš  Rollback Detected
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12006-06-02214,473 miles
Registration #22007-06-0429,154 miles
Registration #32008-05-1935,784 miles
Registration #42009-06-0843,768 miles
Registration #52010-05-2650,845 miles
Registration #62010-06-0250,860 miles
Registration #72011-07-0558,749 miles
Registration #82011-07-0558,753 miles
Registration #92012-07-0263,452 miles
Registration #102012-07-0363,452 miles
Registration #112013-06-2769,804 miles
Registration #122013-07-0569,804 miles
Registration #132014-07-1474,469 miles
Registration #142014-07-2274,469 miles
Registration #152016-07-2880,690 miles
Registration #162017-01-2880,691 miles
Registration #172019-02-1287,511 miles
Registration #182019-04-2987,523 miles
Registration #192019-05-0987,523 miles
Registration #202019-11-0187,597 miles
Registration #212020-10-2296,964 miles
Registration #222020-10-2897,014 miles
Registration #232021-10-29103,569 miles
Registration #242021-10-29103,569 miles
Registration #252022-10-31109,820 miles
Registration #262022-11-04109,820 miles
Registration #272025-08-15115,506 miles
warningâš  Mileage Rollback Detected: The odometer reading decreased between tests. This may indicate clocking (tampering). Investigate thoroughly before purchasing.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Indicator Bulb×4
Ball Joint×2
Steering System×2
Tyres×1
Wheel Bearing×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Wheel Bearing×5
Tyres×5
Oil Leak Repair×3
Suspension Bush×2
Steering System×1
handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions
checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
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Major Defects
£700 – £2,630
12 defects found
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Advisory Items
£1,720 – £5,900
22 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£5,785 – £21,050
Across all MOT tests
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Latest MOT Est.
£150 – £550
Most recent test
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£1,200
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£162
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£2,042
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
23
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.