2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A7 KJP
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 225,517 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,517 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
A7 KJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 225,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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A7 KJP Mileage History
- 19/10/2023203,031 mi
- 22/10/2024214,469 mi+11,438 mi
- 22/10/2024214,469 mi
- 01/10/2025225,517 mi+11,048 mi
- 02/10/2025225,517 mi
Average of roughly 11,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A7 KJP 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 (A7 KJP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Drag link end threads ”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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