2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KL52 GCU
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 48,182 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL52 GCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 48,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL52 GCU 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 (KL52 GCU) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KL52 GCU Mileage History
- 25/10/202244,822 mi
- 02/11/202346,231 mi+1,409 mi
- 26/11/202447,164 mi+933 mi
- 29/11/202447,164 mi
- 14/11/202548,182 mi+1,018 mi
Average of roughly 1,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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