2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YY52 VPP
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 82,351 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
YY52 VPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 82,351 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YY52 VPP Mileage History
- 11/11/202281,211 mi
- 14/11/202381,788 mi+577 mi
- 21/11/202381,788 mi
- 13/11/202482,191 mi+403 mi
- 22/10/202582,351 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY52 VPP 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 (YY52 VPP) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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