2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PL02 LUJ
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 120,669 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL02 LUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 120,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL02 LUJ 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 (PL02 LUJ) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PL02 LUJ Mileage History
- 19/01/2023107,634 mi
- 23/01/2024112,844 mi+5,210 mi
- 28/01/2025118,771 mi+5,927 mi
- 03/02/2026120,667 mi+1,896 mi
- 04/02/2026120,669 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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