2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PL02 WVJ
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 160,131 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PL02 WVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 160,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PL02 WVJ Mileage History
- 02/01/2025159,537 mi
- 01/02/2025159,537 mi
- 03/02/2025159,537 mi
- 18/03/2026160,131 mi+594 mi
- 26/03/2026160,131 mi
Average of roughly 484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL02 WVJ 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 WVJ) between January 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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