2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FM02 GVU
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2002. Recorded mileage 60,225 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,225 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
FM02 GVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 60,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FM02 GVU Mileage History
- 27/06/202458,906 mi
- 01/07/202458,907 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/202559,529 mi+622 mi
- 24/06/202660,223 mi+694 mi
- 25/06/202660,225 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM02 GVU 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 (FM02 GVU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
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