2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · ND52 PZG
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 98,926 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND52 PZG Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 98,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (53 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND52 PZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (ND52 PZG) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (53 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both very dim (4.1.4 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
ND52 PZG Mileage History
- 06/02/200645,169 mi
- 12/02/200755,447 mi+10,278 mi
- 14/02/200755,447 mi
- 24/03/200960,780 mi+5,333 mi
- 25/03/201064,474 mi+3,694 mi
- 26/03/201064,474 mi
- 28/02/201168,190 mi+3,716 mi
- 28/02/201168,190 mi
- 11/01/201269,097 mi+907 mi
- 12/01/201269,106 mi+9 mi
- 27/02/201370,984 mi+1,878 mi
- 24/02/201472,870 mi+1,886 mi
- 19/02/201573,932 mi+1,062 mi
- 09/02/201678,528 mi+4,596 mi
- 09/02/201678,528 mi
- 20/02/201781,966 mi+3,438 mi
- 22/02/201884,102 mi+2,136 mi
- 23/02/201884,102 mi
- 21/02/201986,306 mi+2,204 mi
- 19/02/202088,802 mi+2,496 mi
- 19/02/202088,802 mi
- 16/02/202190,891 mi+2,089 mi
- 19/02/202190,893 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/202294,069 mi+3,176 mi
- 12/02/202294,073 mi+4 mi
- 16/02/202395,593 mi+1,520 mi
- 16/02/202395,595 mi+2 mi
- 22/02/202497,834 mi+2,239 mi
- 23/02/202497,834 mi
- 27/02/202598,315 mi+481 mi
- 27/02/202598,315 mi
- 23/02/202698,926 mi+611 mi
- 26/02/202698,926 mi
Average of roughly 2,681 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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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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