2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · EG02 LPY
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 88,293 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EG02 LPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 88,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EG02 LPY 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 (EG02 LPY) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
EG02 LPY Mileage History
- 20/02/202482,709 mi
- 01/03/202482,799 mi+90 mi
- 11/04/202585,751 mi+2,952 mi
- 11/04/202585,751 mi
- 09/06/202688,293 mi+2,542 mi
Average of roughly 2,428 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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