2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J60 OBH
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 151,443 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J60 OBH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 151,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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J60 OBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (J60 OBH) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
J60 OBH Mileage History
- 11/11/2022144,323 mi
- 16/11/2023145,959 mi+1,636 mi
- 11/11/2024147,799 mi+1,840 mi
- 11/11/2025151,443 mi+3,644 mi
Average of roughly 2,372 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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