2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DY52 TOH
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/11/2002. Recorded mileage 112,578 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,578 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
DY52 TOH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2025
- 112,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DY52 TOH Mileage History
- 24/05/200651,507 mi
- 22/06/200766,515 mi+15,008 mi
- 30/06/2008791,039 mi+724,524 mi
- 10/07/200988,309 mi-702,730 mi
- 10/07/200988,309 mi
- 06/07/201093,711 mi+5,402 mi
- 14/11/201199,668 mi+5,957 mi
- 12/11/201599,728 mi+60 mi
- 11/11/2016101,348 mi+1,620 mi
- 27/02/2019102,512 mi+1,164 mi
- 24/03/2022103,682 mi+1,170 mi
- 20/02/2023106,598 mi+2,916 mi
- 11/03/2024109,661 mi+3,063 mi
- 14/02/2025112,578 mi+2,917 mi
- 15/02/2025112,578 mi
Average of roughly 3,260 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DY52 TOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (DY52 TOH) between May 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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