2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RX02 VPM
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/05/2002. Recorded mileage 105,773 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,773 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
RX02 VPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 105,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RX02 VPM Mileage History
- 06/03/202499,947 mi
- 27/03/202499,971 mi+24 mi
- 01/04/2025103,202 mi+3,231 mi
- 01/04/2026105,746 mi+2,544 mi
- 10/04/2026105,773 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 2,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX02 VPM 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 (RX02 VPM) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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