2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CE02 AYJ
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2002. Recorded mileage 61,437 miles. MOT valid until 02/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
CE02 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 61,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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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CE02 AYJ Mileage History
- 27/03/202355,989 mi
- 28/03/202457,637 mi+1,648 mi
- 25/03/202559,625 mi+1,988 mi
- 23/03/202661,435 mi+1,810 mi
- 23/03/202661,437 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE02 AYJ 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 2002 Land Rover Defender (CE02 AYJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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