2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PL02 JWJ
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 126,106 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL02 JWJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 126,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL02 JWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (PL02 JWJ) between June 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
PL02 JWJ Mileage History
- 29/06/200515,667 mi
- 29/06/200622,366 mi+6,699 mi
- 02/10/200740,956 mi+18,590 mi
- 02/10/200740,956 mi
- 02/10/200855,709 mi+14,753 mi
- 02/10/200855,709 mi
- 01/10/200963,469 mi+7,760 mi
- 22/09/201073,155 mi+9,686 mi
- 20/09/201182,525 mi+9,370 mi
- 26/09/201290,991 mi+8,466 mi
- 26/09/201290,991 mi
- 30/09/201399,527 mi+8,536 mi
- 04/09/2014100,867 mi+1,340 mi
- 29/06/2015101,795 mi+928 mi
- 29/06/2015101,795 mi
- 22/06/2016105,620 mi+3,825 mi
- 14/06/2017109,443 mi+3,823 mi
- 13/06/2018112,226 mi+2,783 mi
- 11/06/2019114,617 mi+2,391 mi
- 18/06/2020116,994 mi+2,377 mi
- 10/06/2021119,463 mi+2,469 mi
- 15/06/2022131,038 mi+11,575 mi
- 12/06/2023121,808 mi-9,230 mi
- 14/06/2024123,057 mi+1,249 mi
- 06/06/2025124,050 mi+993 mi
- 05/06/2026126,106 mi+2,056 mi
Average of roughly 5,276 miles per year across 26 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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