2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YB52 DKL
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 117,949 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB52 DKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 117,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB52 DKL 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 (YB52 DKL) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YB52 DKL Mileage History
- 18/08/2023112,749 mi
- 31/08/2024115,550 mi+2,801 mi
- 09/09/2024115,550 mi
- 15/09/2025117,930 mi+2,380 mi
- 26/09/2025117,949 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 2,466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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