2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M5 EHG
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 149,439 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M5 EHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 149,439 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M5 EHG Mileage History
- 05/02/2024136,459 mi
- 27/01/2025143,917 mi+7,458 mi
- 30/01/2025143,923 mi+6 mi
- 21/01/2026149,439 mi+5,516 mi
- 21/01/2026149,439 mi
Average of roughly 6,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M5 EHG 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 (M5 EHG) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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