2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GS52 DNS
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/01/2003. Recorded mileage 97,078 miles. MOT valid until 28/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,078 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
GS52 DNS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 97,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GS52 DNS Mileage History
- 07/09/202294,874 mi
- 29/02/202495,815 mi+941 mi
- 24/02/202596,505 mi+690 mi
- 26/02/202697,078 mi+573 mi
Average of roughly 635 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GS52 DNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (GS52 DNS) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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