2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PF02 LMO
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2002. Recorded mileage 79,432 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF02 LMO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 79,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF02 LMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (PF02 LMO) between August 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Central Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”.
PF02 LMO Mileage History
- 09/08/200623,847 mi
- 07/08/200732,167 mi+8,320 mi
- 08/08/200836,168 mi+4,001 mi
- 15/10/200940,330 mi+4,162 mi
- 29/11/201043,686 mi+3,356 mi
- 28/11/201147,364 mi+3,678 mi
- 29/11/201250,741 mi+3,377 mi
- 29/11/201364,003 mi+13,262 mi
- 01/12/2014572,225 mi+508,222 mi
- 01/12/201560,998 mi-511,227 mi
- 01/12/201560,998 mi
- 01/12/201663,765 mi+2,767 mi
- 27/11/201765,960 mi+2,195 mi
- 30/11/201867,547 mi+1,587 mi
- 03/12/201867,549 mi+2 mi
- 29/11/201969,405 mi+1,856 mi
- 30/11/202071,123 mi+1,718 mi
- 30/11/202172,074 mi+951 mi
- 01/12/202172,075 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/202273,022 mi+947 mi
- 29/11/202375,492 mi+2,470 mi
- 30/11/202375,500 mi+8 mi
- 11/12/202477,394 mi+1,894 mi
- 10/12/202579,432 mi+2,038 mi
Average of roughly 2,875 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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