2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · JG02 SAW
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 190,796 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,796 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
JG02 SAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 190,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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JG02 SAW Mileage History
- 31/08/2023181,213 mi
- 07/10/2024188,627 mi+7,414 mi
- 10/10/2024188,639 mi+12 mi
- 16/12/2025190,795 mi+2,156 mi
- 16/12/2025190,796 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JG02 SAW 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 (JG02 SAW) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering damper (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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