2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RY02 GJX
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 175,732 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY02 GJX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 175,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY02 GJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (RY02 GJX) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts diff stabiliser (5.1.1 (b) (i))”.
RY02 GJX Mileage History
- 20/05/200659,078 mi
- 18/05/2007741,666 mi+682,588 mi
- 06/05/2008863,908 mi+122,242 mi
- 08/05/200998,550 mi-765,358 mi
- 16/04/2010114,563 mi+16,013 mi
- 10/06/2011126,364 mi+11,801 mi
- 16/06/2011126,364 mi
- 20/06/2012130,025 mi+3,661 mi
- 14/06/2013134,291 mi+4,266 mi
- 10/06/2014139,670 mi+5,379 mi
- 15/06/2015143,744 mi+4,074 mi
- 22/06/2016147,046 mi+3,302 mi
- 14/06/2017150,426 mi+3,380 mi
- 26/06/2017150,513 mi+87 mi
- 11/06/2018154,114 mi+3,601 mi
- 20/06/2019158,790 mi+4,676 mi
- 29/06/2019158,909 mi+119 mi
- 16/12/2020162,031 mi+3,122 mi
- 20/01/2022165,075 mi+3,044 mi
- 28/02/2023167,745 mi+2,670 mi
- 12/04/2024170,776 mi+3,031 mi
- 09/05/2025172,738 mi+1,962 mi
- 17/06/2026175,732 mi+2,994 mi
Average of roughly 5,810 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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