2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DX02 XTD
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/07/2002. Recorded mileage 179,899 miles. MOT valid until 17/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,899 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
DX02 XTD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 179,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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DX02 XTD Mileage History
- 03/04/2024172,298 mi
- 31/03/2025177,175 mi+4,877 mi
- 04/04/2025177,389 mi+214 mi
- 19/06/2026179,899 mi+2,510 mi
- 19/06/2026179,899 mi
Average of roughly 3,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX02 XTD 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 (DX02 XTD) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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 (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”.
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