2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BD02 MEV
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 107,616 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,616 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
BD02 MEV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2023
- 107,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BD02 MEV Mileage History
- 18/05/2022107,425 mi
- 24/05/2022107,426 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2023107,616 mi+190 mi
Average of roughly 185 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BD02 MEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (BD02 MEV) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached”.
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