2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MW52 EWB
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/12/2002. Recorded mileage 109,811 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
MW52 EWB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 109,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MW52 EWB Mileage History
- 25/01/200642,660 mi
- 26/01/200642,660 mi
- 18/01/200749,867 mi+7,207 mi
- 23/01/200854,315 mi+4,448 mi
- 02/02/200956,201 mi+1,886 mi
- 01/02/201057,800 mi+1,599 mi
- 07/01/201159,588 mi+1,788 mi
- 08/01/201159,589 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/201161,132 mi+1,543 mi
- 01/07/201161,133 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/201250,880 mi-10,253 mi
- 02/07/201384,330 mi+33,450 mi
- 03/07/201384,621 mi+291 mi
- 28/10/201490,521 mi+5,900 mi
- 19/10/201591,759 mi+1,238 mi
- 06/10/201692,882 mi+1,123 mi
- 24/10/201799,519 mi+6,637 mi
- 24/10/201799,519 mi
- 26/10/2018101,476 mi+1,957 mi
- 28/10/2019103,025 mi+1,549 mi
- 07/10/2020105,791 mi+2,766 mi
- 26/07/2021107,652 mi+1,861 mi
- 04/01/2023108,725 mi+1,073 mi
- 04/01/2023108,725 mi
- 19/06/2024108,819 mi+94 mi
- 15/04/2026109,811 mi+992 mi
Average of roughly 3,321 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MW52 EWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (MW52 EWB) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
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