2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KM52 YSE
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/01/2003. Recorded mileage 129,978 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,978 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
KM52 YSE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 129,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KM52 YSE Mileage History
- 01/07/2022126,564 mi
- 19/06/2023128,131 mi+1,567 mi
- 27/06/2024129,403 mi+1,272 mi
- 28/06/2025129,978 mi+575 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KM52 YSE 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 (KM52 YSE) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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