2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · TD52 ALF
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 54,541 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TD52 ALF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 54,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TD52 ALF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (TD52 ALF) between July 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
TD52 ALF Mileage History
- 17/07/200625,159 mi
- 22/06/200733,076 mi+7,917 mi
- 22/06/200733,076 mi
- 17/07/200842,180 mi+9,104 mi
- 20/07/200949,931 mi+7,751 mi
- 20/07/201056,793 mi+6,862 mi
- 18/07/201160,521 mi+3,728 mi
- 18/07/201160,521 mi
- 09/07/201262,022 mi+1,501 mi
- 09/07/201262,022 mi
- 01/08/201364,352 mi+2,330 mi
- 23/07/201465,257 mi+905 mi
- 11/12/201465,347 mi+90 mi
- 16/11/201577,636 mi+12,289 mi
- 16/11/201577,636 mi
- 08/06/201734,541 mi-43,095 mi
- 10/08/201836,086 mi+1,545 mi
- 20/08/201937,468 mi+1,382 mi
- 22/08/202040,214 mi+2,746 mi
- 11/09/202141,694 mi+1,480 mi
- 24/09/202243,000 mi+1,306 mi
- 09/10/202346,970 mi+3,970 mi
- 30/09/202449,662 mi+2,692 mi
- 08/10/202554,541 mi+4,879 mi
Average of roughly 1,528 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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