2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WA52 MVL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 80,509 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 MVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 80,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 MVL 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 (WA52 MVL) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WA52 MVL Mileage History
- 16/11/202169,070 mi
- 14/08/202369,083 mi+13 mi
- 08/08/202474,937 mi+5,854 mi
- 09/08/202474,939 mi+2 mi
- 11/08/202580,509 mi+5,570 mi
Average of roughly 3,063 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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