2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PJ52 XGK
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 134,271 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ52 XGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 134,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ52 XGK 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 (PJ52 XGK) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
PJ52 XGK Mileage History
- 16/05/2022131,794 mi
- 19/05/2023132,184 mi+390 mi
- 21/05/2024133,245 mi+1,061 mi
- 28/05/2025133,692 mi+447 mi
- 21/05/2026134,271 mi+579 mi
Average of roughly 617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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