2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J28 MXE
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2002. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J28 MXE Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 25/02/2027
- Taxed until 01/05/2027
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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