2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SS52 KFS
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 151,888 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS52 KFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 151,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS52 KFS 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 (SS52 KFS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SS52 KFS Mileage History
- 29/09/2022142,926 mi
- 03/10/2022142,926 mi
- 19/09/2024147,423 mi+4,497 mi
- 19/09/2024147,423 mi
- 09/09/2025151,888 mi+4,465 mi
Average of roughly 3,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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