2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DHZ 7172
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 226,929 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DHZ 7172 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 226,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DHZ 7172 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 (DHZ 7172) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DHZ 7172 Mileage History
- 19/06/2024201,502 mi
- 20/06/2024201,522 mi+20 mi
- 10/06/2025213,563 mi+12,041 mi
- 21/05/2026226,912 mi+13,349 mi
- 27/05/2026226,929 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 13,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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