2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MT02 VDF
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 79,256 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT02 VDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 79,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT02 VDF 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 (MT02 VDF) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Fuel system component leaking tank or pipework (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MT02 VDF Mileage History
- 20/07/202377,530 mi
- 24/07/202478,015 mi+485 mi
- 23/07/202578,651 mi+636 mi
- 23/07/202578,656 mi+5 mi
- 20/07/202679,256 mi+600 mi
Average of roughly 575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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