2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LD52 WFF
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 173,378 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD52 WFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 173,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD52 WFF 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 (LD52 WFF) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
LD52 WFF Mileage History
- 17/09/2022158,985 mi
- 05/09/2023160,923 mi+1,938 mi
- 19/09/2024163,318 mi+2,395 mi
- 19/09/2024163,318 mi
- 02/07/2026173,378 mi+10,060 mi
Average of roughly 3,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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