2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DN51 WDT
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 88,564 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN51 WDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 88,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN51 WDT 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 (DN51 WDT) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
DN51 WDT Mileage History
- 08/04/202487,334 mi
- 26/04/202487,349 mi+15 mi
- 22/04/202587,918 mi+569 mi
- 08/04/202688,564 mi+646 mi
- 08/04/202688,564 mi
Average of roughly 615 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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