2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M1 RJY
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 163,813 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M1 RJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 163,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M1 RJY 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 (M1 RJY) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M1 RJY Mileage History
- 17/11/2023160,500 mi
- 14/11/2024162,783 mi+2,283 mi
- 15/11/2024162,796 mi+13 mi
- 20/11/2025163,792 mi+996 mi
- 24/11/2025163,813 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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