2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L8 MUD
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2002. Recorded mileage 166,711 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,711 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
L8 MUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 166,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 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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L8 MUD Mileage History
- 26/08/2022161,189 mi
- 11/10/2023162,416 mi+1,227 mi
- 03/12/2025166,708 mi+4,292 mi
- 05/12/2025166,711 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,685 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L8 MUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (L8 MUD) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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