2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N173 DEY
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 79,336 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N173 DEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 79,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N173 DEY 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 (N173 DEY) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 50 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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.
N173 DEY Mileage History
- 01/11/202174,633 mi
- 08/11/202275,761 mi+1,128 mi
- 01/11/202377,280 mi+1,519 mi
- 05/11/202478,276 mi+996 mi
- 07/11/202579,336 mi+1,060 mi
Average of roughly 1,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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