2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SD52 CPX
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 117,176 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD52 CPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 117,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD52 CPX 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 (SD52 CPX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/85R16 - 110Q (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
SD52 CPX Mileage History
- 19/09/2023112,097 mi
- 12/09/2024114,537 mi+2,440 mi
- 17/09/2024114,543 mi+6 mi
- 05/09/2025117,176 mi+2,633 mi
- 08/09/2025117,176 mi
Average of roughly 2,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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