2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BD02 WNT
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 155,351 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD02 WNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 155,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BD02 WNT Mileage History
- 28/01/2023148,174 mi
- 13/03/2024150,190 mi+2,016 mi
- 13/03/2025152,447 mi+2,257 mi
- 01/04/2026155,338 mi+2,891 mi
- 02/04/2026155,351 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD02 WNT 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 (BD02 WNT) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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