BL53 PXR

2003 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2495 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
17 February 2027 (248 days away)
Last recorded mileage
42,626 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Land Rover has 27 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 42,626 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with these critical issues, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

A critical mileage decrease was detected between Jul 2020 (129,636 mi) and Aug 2021 (106,777 mi), indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jul 2020 (129,636 mi) and Aug 2021 (106,777 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • DANGEROUS ENGINE/OIL DEFECTS recorded on 2006-11-24 and 2008-12-04, indicating severe leaks.
  • MILEAGE DECREASE: 22,859 miles less between Jul 2020 (129,636 mi) and Aug 2021 (106,777 mi).
  • RECURRING MAJOR LIGHTING FAILURES: 3 major failures and 2 related advisories across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 42,626 mi PASSDec 2007: 51,955 mi PASSDec 2008: 58,930 mi PASSDec 2009: 68,500 mi PASSDec 2010: 76,666 mi PASSDec 2011: 85,441 mi PASSDec 2012: 91,528 mi PASSDec 2013: 98,297 mi FAILDec 2013: 98,297 mi PASSDec 2014: 105,488 mi PASSJun 2016: 107,694 mi PASSAug 2017: 108,251 mi FAILAug 2017: 108,251 mi PASSJul 2018: 114,889 mi PASSJul 2019: 124,119 mi PASSJul 2020: 129,636 mi FAILJul 2020: 129,636 mi PASSAug 2021: 106,777 mi FAILAug 2021: 106,777 mi PASSAug 2022: 136,110 mi FAILAug 2022: 136,139 mi PASSJul 2023: 137,588 mi FAILJul 2023: 137,591 mi PASSAug 2024: 138,700 mi FAILSep 2024: 138,715 mi FAILNov 2024: 138,726 mi PASSFeb 2026: 139,944 mi PASS140k91k43kNov 2006Feb 2026

MOT test history — 19/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 PASS 42,626 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 PASS 51,955 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Dec 2008 PASS 58,930 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Dec 2009 PASS 68,500 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Dec 2010 PASS 76,666 mi
USER ENTERED offside front swivel ball assembly corroded and leaking
USER ENTERED rear inner brake discs are corroded
USER ENTERED bonnet stay securing clip is broken
Dec 2011 PASS 85,441 mi
ADVISORY Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED front tyres are perished
USER ENTERED front and rear diffs are weeping
Dec 2012 PASS 91,528 mi
USER ENTERED both font steering swivel seals weeping
USER ENTERED both diffs weeping oil
USER ENTERED rear brake disks corroded
USER ENTERED nail in n/s/r tyre
Dec 2013 FAIL 98,297 mi
FAIL Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
USER ENTERED both front hub seals weeping
Dec 2013 PASS 98,297 mi
USER ENTERED both front hub seals weeping
Dec 2014 PASS 105,488 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 107,694 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 108,251 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Aug 2017 PASS 108,251 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 114,889 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 124,119 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2020 FAIL 129,636 mi
ADVISORY Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY oil leak engine
ADVISORY oil leak gearbox
ADVISORY Nearside Front oil leaking out of swivel joint
ADVISORY Offside Front oil leaking out of swivel joint
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Jul 2020 PASS 129,636 mi
ADVISORY Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY oil leak engine
ADVISORY oil leak gearbox
ADVISORY Nearside Front oil leaking out of swivel joint
ADVISORY Offside Front oil leaking out of swivel joint
Aug 2021 FAIL 106,777 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer axel joint slight leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer axel joint slight leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Aug 2021 PASS 106,777 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer axel joint slight leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer axel joint slight leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2022 FAIL 136,110 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Outer Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Aug 2022 PASS 136,139 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2023 FAIL 137,588 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Axle with loose fixing bolts axel hub bolts loose and leaking oil (5.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated with axel oil (1.1.13 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on hand brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2023 PASS 137,591 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2024 FAIL 138,700 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Sep 2024 FAIL 138,715 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2024 PASS 138,726 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 PASS 139,944 mi None recorded

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