2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M47 TCL
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 187,973 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M47 TCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 187,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M47 TCL 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 (M47 TCL) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M47 TCL Mileage History
- 24/08/2023178,849 mi
- 24/08/2023178,849 mi
- 27/08/2024182,450 mi+3,601 mi
- 29/08/2024182,450 mi
- 16/08/2025187,973 mi+5,523 mi
Average of roughly 4,611 miles per year across 5 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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