2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · JLZ 7073
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 85,339 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JLZ 7073 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 85,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JLZ 7073 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 (JLZ 7073) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
JLZ 7073 Mileage History
- 15/02/202379,117 mi
- 12/02/202481,020 mi+1,903 mi
- 14/02/202583,033 mi+2,013 mi
- 18/02/202583,035 mi+2 mi
- 11/02/202685,339 mi+2,304 mi
Average of roughly 2,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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