2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NL02 EKV
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 68,047 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL02 EKV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2010
- 68,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL02 EKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (NL02 EKV) between March 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2010 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
NL02 EKV Mileage History
- 31/03/200630,909 mi
- 31/03/200630,909 mi
- 03/04/200738,929 mi+8,020 mi
- 01/04/200847,063 mi+8,134 mi
- 07/04/200956,634 mi+9,571 mi
- 13/04/201068,047 mi+11,413 mi
Average of roughly 9,202 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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