2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KJ02 AXK
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 133,423 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ02 AXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 133,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
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KJ02 AXK 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 (KJ02 AXK) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
KJ02 AXK Mileage History
- 22/04/2025130,321 mi
- 15/05/2025130,360 mi+39 mi
- 16/05/2025130,378 mi+18 mi
- 14/05/2026133,406 mi+3,028 mi
- 15/05/2026133,423 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 2,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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