2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1956 AS
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 123,040 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1956 AS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 123,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1956 AS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (1956 AS) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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