2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LD02 WXE
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2002. Recorded mileage 126,982 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD02 WXE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 126,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD02 WXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (LD02 WXE) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LD02 WXE Mileage History
- 03/04/2025126,982 mi
- 03/04/2025126,982 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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