2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DF51 NHZ
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 180,241 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF51 NHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 180,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF51 NHZ 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 (DF51 NHZ) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DF51 NHZ Mileage History
- 18/04/2023172,132 mi
- 20/06/2024178,062 mi+5,930 mi
- 08/07/2024178,154 mi+92 mi
- 01/07/2025180,241 mi+2,087 mi
- 02/07/2025180,241 mi
Average of roughly 3,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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