2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R2 SRF
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 156,663 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R2 SRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 156,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R2 SRF 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 (R2 SRF) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
R2 SRF Mileage History
- 26/06/2023151,489 mi
- 20/06/2024153,273 mi+1,784 mi
- 18/06/2025154,672 mi+1,399 mi
- 22/06/2026156,663 mi+1,991 mi
- 22/06/2026156,663 mi
Average of roughly 1,731 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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