2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 80 FO
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2002. Recorded mileage 137,473 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
80 FO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 137,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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80 FO Mileage History
- 04/01/2023130,443 mi
- 02/01/2024132,361 mi+1,918 mi
- 23/01/2025135,835 mi+3,474 mi
- 28/01/2026137,473 mi+1,638 mi
- 28/01/2026137,473 mi
Average of roughly 2,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
80 FO 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 (80 FO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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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