2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PK02 XFD
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 145,257 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PK02 XFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 145,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PK02 XFD Mileage History
- 10/02/2023122,930 mi
- 17/01/2024134,456 mi+11,526 mi
- 06/02/2025142,837 mi+8,381 mi
- 11/04/2026145,257 mi+2,420 mi
- 18/04/2026145,257 mi
Average of roughly 7,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PK02 XFD 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 (PK02 XFD) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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