2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YO52 AAX
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 153,574 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO52 AAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 153,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO52 AAX 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 (YO52 AAX) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 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: Steering (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
YO52 AAX Mileage History
- 19/07/2023140,669 mi
- 23/07/2024144,216 mi+3,547 mi
- 28/07/2025149,553 mi+5,337 mi
- 04/09/2026153,574 mi+4,021 mi
- 07/09/2026153,574 mi
Average of roughly 4,113 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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