2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BP02 DOA
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 169,087 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BP02 DOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 169,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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BP02 DOA Mileage History
- 29/03/2022152,310 mi
- 24/04/2023156,626 mi+4,316 mi
- 02/05/2024160,653 mi+4,027 mi
- 08/04/2025165,107 mi+4,454 mi
- 27/04/2026169,087 mi+3,980 mi
Average of roughly 4,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BP02 DOA 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 (BP02 DOA) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). 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.
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