2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HF02 LTJ
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 186,862 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF02 LTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 186,862 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.
HF02 LTJ 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 (HF02 LTJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HF02 LTJ Mileage History
- 25/10/2022166,781 mi
- 09/10/2023171,656 mi+4,875 mi
- 11/11/2024179,103 mi+7,447 mi
- 13/11/2024179,103 mi
- 27/10/2025186,862 mi+7,759 mi
Average of roughly 6,680 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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