2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MK52 AOR
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 144,194 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MK52 AOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 144,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MK52 AOR Mileage History
- 04/06/2024141,665 mi
- 04/06/2024141,665 mi
- 12/05/2025143,114 mi+1,449 mi
- 18/05/2026144,190 mi+1,076 mi
- 29/05/2026144,194 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK52 AOR 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 (MK52 AOR) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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