2003 Land Rover Defender 90 2.5 TD5 County

Overview

• Make: Land Rover
• Model: Defender 90
• Trim: County
• Version: 2.5 TD5 County Manual 4WD 3dr (120 bhp)
• Year: 2003
• Mileage: 75,783 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: SUV, 3 doors
• Engine: 2.5 litres, 120 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 282 g/km

About this car

This 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 County has covered 75,783 miles, around 34,200 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £17,950, this car is advertised £7,402 below the AskCar estimate of £25,352. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 1,302 UK dealer adverts for the Land Rover Defender 90, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 39 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £2,000. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Marks Tey Cars in Colchester. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £7,402 (29%) under the AskCar estimate of £25,352. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 1,302 priced Land Rover Defender 90 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 with the 2.5 diesel engine is typically advertised at £23,000: the median of the 18 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 has been on sale for at least 39 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 27 September 2026 at £19,950. Its asking price is now £17,950, £2,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 4 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 27 September 2026: £19,950
• 4 October 2026: £17,950

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 21 March 2027.

It failed its MOT on 18 March 2026 (windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside headlamp aim too low) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Mileage at that test: 74,743 miles, which matches the advertised 75,783 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 34,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 County 2.5 diesel manual SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,995 to £20,995, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 County, 2.5 diesel SUV, black. Mileage: 112,000 miles. Price: £20,995, £3,045 more than this car. Dealer: Walton Motors in Cranleigh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/land-rover-defender-90-2003-03d7f9bb6198
• 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 County, 2.5 diesel SUV, red. Mileage: 152,000 miles. Price: £17,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: Walton Motors in Cranleigh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/land-rover-defender-90-2003-38e7f573988f
• 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 County, 2.5 diesel SUV, silver. Mileage: 208,000 miles. Price: £9,995, £7,955 less than this car. Dealer: Norton Automotive in Aylesbury. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/land-rover-defender-90-2003-2b5853e39617