2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GV02 FHM
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 199,940 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV02 FHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 199,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV02 FHM 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 (GV02 FHM) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
GV02 FHM Mileage History
- 12/02/2024198,282 mi
- 17/07/2025198,430 mi+148 mi
- 18/07/2025198,432 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/2026199,937 mi+1,505 mi
- 24/07/2026199,940 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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