The road tax status for YL52 ACX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YL52 ACX?

The MOT for YL52 ACX is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of YL52 ACX?

The recorded mileage for YL52 ACX is 127,405 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YL52 ACX ULEZ compliant?

No, YL52 ACX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YL52 ACX

YL52 ACX

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2003. Recorded mileage 127,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Sheffield
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/07/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 127,405 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 127,405 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2495cc

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YL52 ACX Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 18/07/2024
127,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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YL52 ACX Mileage History

23/07/2022125,911 mi
23/07/2022125,911 mi
26/07/2023126,356 mi+445 mi
18/07/2024127,405 mi+1,049 mi

Average of roughly 751 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

YL52 ACX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 07:55

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (YL52 ACX) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed to much black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspe”; “Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”.

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