2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V18 ODY
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 87,973 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V18 ODY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 87,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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V18 ODY Mileage History
- 30/07/202585,721 mi
- 28/07/202687,973 mi+2,252 mi
Average of roughly 2,266 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
V18 ODY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (V18 ODY) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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