2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BW52 RWN
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 41,223 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW52 RWN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 41,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW52 RWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (BW52 RWN) between February 2013 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
BW52 RWN Mileage History
- 20/02/2013818 mi
- 20/02/2013818 mi
- 17/03/2014953 mi+135 mi
- 18/02/201520,334 mi+19,381 mi
- 29/01/201640,116 mi+19,782 mi
- 25/01/201759,740 mi+19,624 mi
- 29/01/201867,793 mi+8,053 mi
- 30/01/201867,794 mi+1 mi
- 28/01/201999,891 mi+32,097 mi
- 31/01/201999,894 mi+3 mi
- 21/02/2020126,360 mi+26,466 mi
- 12/03/202115,536 mi-110,824 mi
- 11/05/202317,263 mi+1,727 mi
- 14/05/202424,371 mi+7,108 mi
- 08/05/202534,741 mi+10,370 mi
- 08/05/202534,741 mi
- 10/04/202641,221 mi+6,480 mi
- 13/04/202641,223 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,074 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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