CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO52 WMK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,374 mi
Last recorded96,374 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in swivel pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,610 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,218 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated joint leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated joint leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,442 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 93,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated from axle (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated from axle (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks @ rear diff and front swivel hubs

headlamp securing rings corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks @ rear diff and front swivel hubs

headlamp securing rings corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 93,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer suspension swelljoint leaking oil

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer suspension swelljoint oil leaking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,563 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

diff leaking oil

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,182 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 83,091 miles

diesel filter damp

Fail 31 May 2012 83,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

diesel filter damp

Pass 31 May 2011 79,730 miles

all tyres perrishing

Pass 25 May 2010 75,785 miles

Oil leak

free play at steering wheel

offside front and rear tyres perrishing

power steering box damp

Pass 22 May 2009 69,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,121 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perrishing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 50,650 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,435 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO52 WMK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 WMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO52 WMK?

You can check the full history of AO52 WMK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO52 WMK registered?

AO52 WMK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is AO52 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 WMK shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO52 WMK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO52 WMK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.