2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CX52 YFM
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 242,996 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CX52 YFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 242,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CX52 YFM Mileage History
- 29/02/2024222,910 mi
- 27/02/2025233,190 mi+10,280 mi
- 28/02/2025233,193 mi+3 mi
- 02/03/2026242,996 mi+9,803 mi
- 03/03/2026242,996 mi
Average of roughly 10,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX52 YFM 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 (CX52 YFM) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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