2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AY02 MFU
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 161,333 miles. MOT valid until 05/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,333 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
AY02 MFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 161,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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AY02 MFU Mileage History
- 10/06/2024159,043 mi
- 10/06/2025160,066 mi+1,023 mi
- 12/06/2025160,073 mi+7 mi
- 28/08/2026161,330 mi+1,257 mi
- 07/09/2026161,333 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY02 MFU 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 (AY02 MFU) between June 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 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 (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose nut (2.1.3 (b) (”; “Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
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