2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J7 XJP
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/10/2002. Recorded mileage 131,587 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,587 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
J7 XJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 131,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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J7 XJP Mileage History
- 30/04/2024125,175 mi
- 30/04/2024125,176 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2025125,931 mi+755 mi
- 07/04/2026131,587 mi+5,656 mi
- 07/04/2026131,587 mi
Average of roughly 3,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J7 XJP 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 (J7 XJP) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to master (1.1.11 (c))”; “Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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