2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SW52 RWZ
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 83,758 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW52 RWZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 83,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW52 RWZ Mileage History
- 05/09/202277,356 mi
- 31/08/202379,680 mi+2,324 mi
- 03/09/202481,739 mi+2,059 mi
- 08/09/202583,758 mi+2,019 mi
Average of roughly 2,128 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW52 RWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (SW52 RWZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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