2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CP02 MUD
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 162,763 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP02 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 162,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP02 MUD 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 (CP02 MUD) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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 Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
CP02 MUD Mileage History
- 13/03/2024139,837 mi
- 14/03/2025145,974 mi+6,137 mi
- 08/07/2025146,007 mi+33 mi
- 07/08/2026162,751 mi+16,744 mi
- 08/08/2026162,763 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 9,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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