2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GL02 JVU
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2002. Recorded mileage 55,971 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL02 JVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 55,971 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: Good
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GL02 JVU Mileage History
- 03/10/202250,330 mi
- 05/10/202352,012 mi+1,682 mi
- 06/02/202554,286 mi+2,274 mi
- 11/02/202554,286 mi
- 16/02/202655,971 mi+1,685 mi
Average of roughly 1,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL02 JVU 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 (GL02 JVU) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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