2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RN02 CDX
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 215,942 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN02 CDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 215,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN02 CDX 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 (RN02 CDX) between September 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
RN02 CDX Mileage History
- 06/09/2021203,395 mi
- 23/08/2022211,343 mi+7,948 mi
- 05/09/2023213,540 mi+2,197 mi
- 21/08/2024214,671 mi+1,131 mi
- 19/08/2025215,942 mi+1,271 mi
Average of roughly 3,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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