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SM52 LZJ

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 240,401 miles on the clock, averaging 9,933 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM52 LZJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
240,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 12 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
9,933

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading240,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,421
Average per year9,933
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM52 LZJ 41k90k140k190k240k '05'26'16

Check SM52 LZJ

Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage232,980 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage232,973 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage224,554 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
PASS
Mileage213,927 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,921 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage205,078 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage197,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage188,683 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,561 miles
PASS
Mileage180,116 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage170,964 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage160,779 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,774 miles
Since last MOT+13,405 miles
PASS
Mileage147,369 miles
Since last MOT+21,534 miles
PASS
Mileage125,835 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,917 miles
PASS
Mileage114,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,718 miles
PASS
Mileage105,150 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,697 miles
PASS
Mileage96,390 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,204 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage86,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage76,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage66,861 miles
Since last MOT+14,548 miles
PASS
Mileage52,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,313 miles
Since last MOT+11,801 miles
PASS
Mileage40,512 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 LZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 LZJ

What car is SM52 LZJ?

SM52 LZJ is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM52 LZJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 LZJ was 240,401 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 LZJ passed its MOT?

SM52 LZJ has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2026.

Is SM52 LZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 LZJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM52 LZJ?

SM52 LZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.