2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SM52 LZP
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 174,748 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 LZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 174,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 LZP 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 (SM52 LZP) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle " A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
SM52 LZP Mileage History
- 27/06/2024160,696 mi
- 28/06/2024160,699 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/2025168,116 mi+7,417 mi
- 22/06/2026174,747 mi+6,631 mi
- 26/06/2026174,748 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,038 miles per year across 5 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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