2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · ND02 LWN
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2002. Recorded mileage 222,985 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND02 LWN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 222,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND02 LWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (ND02 LWN) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
ND02 LWN Mileage History
- 14/11/2022222,694 mi
- 05/12/2025222,985 mi+291 mi
- 05/12/2025222,985 mi
Average of roughly 95 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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