2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE02 AEX
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 70,428 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE02 AEX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 70,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE02 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (PE02 AEX) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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.
PE02 AEX Mileage History
- 08/03/200614,964 mi
- 08/03/200717,967 mi+3,003 mi
- 13/03/200821,298 mi+3,331 mi
- 12/03/200924,952 mi+3,654 mi
- 12/03/201028,931 mi+3,979 mi
- 10/03/201132,912 mi+3,981 mi
- 28/03/201236,662 mi+3,750 mi
- 27/03/201339,784 mi+3,122 mi
- 19/03/201442,971 mi+3,187 mi
- 11/03/201545,792 mi+2,821 mi
- 17/03/201649,672 mi+3,880 mi
- 04/04/201753,609 mi+3,937 mi
- 03/04/201856,968 mi+3,359 mi
- 04/02/201960,281 mi+3,313 mi
- 31/01/202061,094 mi+813 mi
- 28/01/202162,101 mi+1,007 mi
- 28/01/202264,018 mi+1,917 mi
- 07/02/202365,898 mi+1,880 mi
- 08/02/202468,439 mi+2,541 mi
- 04/02/202569,822 mi+1,383 mi
- 20/02/202670,428 mi+606 mi
Average of roughly 2,779 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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