2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU02 PFV
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/06/2002. Recorded mileage 128,580 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,580 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
CU02 PFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 128,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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CU02 PFV Mileage History
- 12/09/2023126,895 mi
- 26/09/2023126,960 mi+65 mi
- 30/09/2024127,436 mi+476 mi
- 10/10/2024127,436 mi
- 18/09/2025128,580 mi+1,144 mi
Average of roughly 835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU02 PFV 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 (CU02 PFV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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