2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P17 SPG
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 111,822 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P17 SPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 111,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P17 SPG 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 (P17 SPG) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe union into ABS Pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii”; “Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
P17 SPG Mileage History
- 16/04/2024111,403 mi
- 24/04/2025111,707 mi+304 mi
- 29/04/2025111,724 mi+17 mi
- 20/04/2026111,821 mi+97 mi
- 07/05/2026111,822 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 5 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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