2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · EJ02 LJC
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 100,137 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ02 LJC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 100,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ02 LJC 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 (EJ02 LJC) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EJ02 LJC Mileage History
- 11/01/202397,141 mi
- 15/02/202498,340 mi+1,199 mi
- 16/03/2026100,114 mi+1,774 mi
- 13/04/2026100,137 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 921 miles per year across 4 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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