2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BV52 RGX
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 181,724 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV52 RGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 181,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV52 RGX 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 RGX) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is l”; “Offside Front Inner Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”.
BV52 RGX Mileage History
- 24/01/2024172,250 mi
- 23/01/2025177,422 mi+5,172 mi
- 31/01/2025177,422 mi
- 27/01/2026181,617 mi+4,195 mi
- 03/02/2026181,724 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 4,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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