2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · ML52 BYK
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 111,842 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 BYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 111,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 BYK 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 (ML52 BYK) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
ML52 BYK Mileage History
- 12/11/2021106,677 mi
- 12/12/2022109,811 mi+3,134 mi
- 05/03/2024111,684 mi+1,873 mi
- 22/07/2024111,708 mi+24 mi
- 14/07/2025111,842 mi+134 mi
Average of roughly 1,408 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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