2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FV51 HGE
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 197,531 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV51 HGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 197,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV51 HGE 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 (FV51 HGE) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FV51 HGE Mileage History
- 12/01/2022193,471 mi
- 17/01/2023195,410 mi+1,939 mi
- 26/01/2024196,010 mi+600 mi
- 05/02/2025196,902 mi+892 mi
- 22/01/2026197,531 mi+629 mi
Average of roughly 1,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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