2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D15 UDS
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/06/2002. Recorded mileage 147,884 miles. MOT valid until 31/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,884 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
D15 UDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 147,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D15 UDS Mileage History
- 17/03/2023142,062 mi
- 02/08/2023142,079 mi+17 mi
- 25/07/2024143,425 mi+1,346 mi
- 16/07/2025145,467 mi+2,042 mi
- 24/07/2026147,884 mi+2,417 mi
Average of roughly 1,736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D15 UDS 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 (D15 UDS) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to track rod end likely to detach (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2x bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii))”.
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