2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AP02 FSF
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 107,884 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP02 FSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 107,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP02 FSF 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 (AP02 FSF) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
AP02 FSF Mileage History
- 09/12/202181,794 mi
- 16/12/202288,170 mi+6,376 mi
- 21/12/202394,239 mi+6,069 mi
- 18/12/2024100,786 mi+6,547 mi
- 23/12/2025107,884 mi+7,098 mi
Average of roughly 6,461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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