2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BV52 RDO
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/02/2003. Recorded mileage 158,935 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
BV52 RDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 158,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BV52 RDO Mileage History
- 28/02/2022149,522 mi
- 30/03/2023152,955 mi+3,433 mi
- 15/03/2024156,398 mi+3,443 mi
- 22/03/2024156,423 mi+25 mi
- 26/07/2025158,935 mi+2,512 mi
Average of roughly 2,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV52 RDO 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 (BV52 RDO) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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