2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RV52 XVT
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2002. Recorded mileage 126,402 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
RV52 XVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 126,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RV52 XVT Mileage History
- 21/06/2022111,437 mi
- 13/07/2023116,186 mi+4,749 mi
- 13/07/2023116,186 mi
- 11/07/2024121,523 mi+5,337 mi
- 16/08/2025126,402 mi+4,879 mi
Average of roughly 4,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV52 XVT 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 (RV52 XVT) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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