2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HK02 OBY
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 150,693 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK02 OBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 150,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK02 OBY 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 (HK02 OBY) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HK02 OBY Mileage History
- 20/10/2022147,735 mi
- 01/12/2023150,138 mi+2,403 mi
- 07/12/2023150,140 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2025150,693 mi+553 mi
- 28/04/2025150,693 mi
Average of roughly 1,173 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: Below Average
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