2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DX02 XTS
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 131,990 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX02 XTS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 131,990 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.
DX02 XTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (DX02 XTS) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DX02 XTS Mileage History
- 30/09/2024130,583 mi
- 15/10/2024130,589 mi+6 mi
- 09/10/2025131,984 mi+1,395 mi
- 10/10/2025131,990 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,371 miles per year across 4 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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