2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LA51 FWL
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 162,471 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA51 FWL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2023
- 162,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 31 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA51 FWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (LA51 FWL) between September 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
LA51 FWL Mileage History
- 16/09/2022160,427 mi
- 22/09/2022160,436 mi+9 mi
- 07/11/2023162,471 mi+2,035 mi
Average of roughly 1,790 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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