2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · EC02 EEC
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 143,012 miles. MOT valid until 26/09/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,012 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
EC02 EEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 143,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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EC02 EEC Mileage History
- 21/09/2022141,785 mi
- 23/09/2022141,785 mi
- 01/09/2023142,184 mi+399 mi
- 09/09/2024142,561 mi+377 mi
- 28/08/2025143,012 mi+451 mi
Average of roughly 418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EC02 EEC 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 (EC02 EEC) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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