2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SG02 EWT
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2002. Recorded mileage 157,444 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG02 EWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 157,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG02 EWT 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 (SG02 EWT) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SG02 EWT Mileage History
- 30/01/2024156,142 mi
- 29/01/2025156,851 mi+709 mi
- 29/01/2025156,852 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/2026157,444 mi+592 mi
- 09/03/2026157,444 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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