Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FV52 RGV

FV52 RGV

2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/11/2002. Recorded mileage 167,028 miles. MOT valid until 04/01/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2002 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/01/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
167,028 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
2495cc

FV52 RGV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
  • 167,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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FV52 RGV Mileage History

  1. 02/12/2022139,250 mi
  2. 28/12/2023149,646 mi+10,396 mi
  3. 05/01/2024149,649 mi+3 mi
  4. 18/12/2024158,315 mi+8,666 mi
  5. 16/12/2025167,028 mi+8,713 mi

Average of roughly 9,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FV52 RGV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (FV52 RGV) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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