2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J4 LJC
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 142,049 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
J4 LJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 142,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J4 LJC Mileage History
- 18/07/2023136,604 mi
- 25/07/2023136,604 mi
- 11/07/2024138,166 mi+1,562 mi
- 24/07/2025139,679 mi+1,513 mi
- 18/06/2026142,049 mi+2,370 mi
Average of roughly 1,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J4 LJC 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 (J4 LJC) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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