2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KC52 LRO
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 192,483 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC52 LRO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 192,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC52 LRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (KC52 LRO) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
KC52 LRO Mileage History
- 18/01/20069,346 mi
- 11/01/200711,975 mi+2,629 mi
- 24/01/200814,414 mi+2,439 mi
- 19/12/200816,282 mi+1,868 mi
- 02/12/200921,193 mi+4,911 mi
- 25/11/201031,071 mi+9,878 mi
- 14/12/201147,550 mi+16,479 mi
- 06/12/201262,319 mi+14,769 mi
- 11/12/201376,957 mi+14,638 mi
- 28/05/201591,478 mi+14,521 mi
- 06/05/201697,678 mi+6,200 mi
- 11/05/2017105,487 mi+7,809 mi
- 11/05/2017105,487 mi
- 15/05/2018117,557 mi+12,070 mi
- 30/05/2019130,918 mi+13,361 mi
- 30/04/2020140,917 mi+9,999 mi
- 01/05/2020140,938 mi+21 mi
- 26/04/2021150,268 mi+9,330 mi
- 16/05/2022160,563 mi+10,295 mi
- 11/05/2023169,982 mi+9,419 mi
- 15/05/2024176,653 mi+6,671 mi
- 12/05/2025184,167 mi+7,514 mi
- 11/05/2026192,483 mi+8,316 mi
Average of roughly 9,017 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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