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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1951 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 July 2026 (29 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,045 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
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 25 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 24,045 miles. The vehicle's history of oil leaks and head gasket issues, though not directly in MOT records, presents significant long-term risks.
The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual mileage averaging 3,316 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards (e.g., 1,786 miles in 2020).
Things to check
- Recurring suspension advisories (e.g., corroded arms, 2021) and tyre wear (e.g., perishing, 2008) suggest ongoing wear.
- The 2003 diesel engine is prone to head gasket failure and oil leaks, which are expensive to repair.
- The vehicle's low annual mileage (3,316 miles/year) for a 23-year-old car may indicate long periods of inactivity, potentially harming mechanical components.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-13, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
- Consistent low mileage (24,045 miles in 23 years) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 20/25 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | PASS | 24,045 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2007 | FAIL | 30,170 mi |
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Jun 2007 | PASS | 30,170 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2008 | PASS | 34,742 mi |
USER ENTERED front number plate in poor condition USER ENTERED slight dampness around rack boots USER ENTERED all tyre sidewalls perishing
|
| Jun 2009 | PASS | 39,192 mi |
USER ENTERED slight damage to front number plate
|
| Jun 2010 | PASS | 43,558 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 46,897 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 46,897 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 50,110 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2013 | PASS | 52,933 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Jul 2014 | FAIL | 56,140 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 56,140 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 58,275 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 60,025 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 61,931 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 63,857 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 65,856 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
|
| Jul 2020 | FAIL | 67,642 mi |
MAJOR Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 67,675 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 68,793 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 68,793 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 70,999 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i)) ADVISORY offside front and nearside front drop links lower dust covers cracking ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre has slight outer edge wear and outer wall perished
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 72,238 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Fuel tank support corroded
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 73,574 mi |
ADVISORY Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Fuel tank support corroded
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 74,689 mi |
ADVISORY Fuel tank support corroded
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT03 OHA, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.