2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F1 NEX
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/10/2002. Recorded mileage 100,634 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,634 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
F1 NEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 100,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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F1 NEX Mileage History
- 01/03/202398,371 mi
- 25/03/202498,719 mi+348 mi
- 26/03/202498,724 mi+5 mi
- 21/03/2025100,286 mi+1,562 mi
- 09/04/2026100,634 mi+348 mi
Average of roughly 728 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F1 NEX 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 (F1 NEX) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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