2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A8 TJA
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 125,659 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 TJA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 125,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A8 TJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (A8 TJA) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes 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: Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (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.
A8 TJA Mileage History
- 17/09/2022120,643 mi
- 20/09/2023122,122 mi+1,479 mi
- 07/10/2024124,187 mi+2,065 mi
- 09/10/2025125,659 mi+1,472 mi
Average of roughly 1,638 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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