2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AJ02 WVD
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 142,218 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ02 WVD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 142,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AJ02 WVD Mileage History
- 15/07/2022142,027 mi
- 03/09/2024142,177 mi+150 mi
- 18/02/2025142,189 mi+12 mi
- 17/04/2026142,218 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 51 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AJ02 WVD 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 (AJ02 WVD) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”; “Nearside Rear Body panel insecure Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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