2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PK52 NLC
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 109,275 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PK52 NLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/05/2026
- 109,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PK52 NLC Mileage History
- 05/10/2022106,292 mi
- 25/04/2024108,409 mi+2,117 mi
- 01/05/2024108,409 mi
- 20/05/2025108,971 mi+562 mi
- 26/05/2026109,275 mi+304 mi
Average of roughly 820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PK52 NLC 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 (PK52 NLC) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear supports a”; “Offside Front Steering locking device missing RHF track rod end missing locking device. (2.1.3 (d))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT and REAR INCORRECT COLOUR. (0.1 (d))”.
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