2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PJ02 BDF
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 177,152 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ02 BDF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 177,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ02 BDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (PJ02 BDF) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
PJ02 BDF Mileage History
- 05/10/2022173,300 mi
- 01/03/2024174,165 mi+865 mi
- 12/03/2025176,305 mi+2,140 mi
- 20/05/2026177,152 mi+847 mi
Average of roughly 1,063 miles per year across 4 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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