2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL02 EZE
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2002. Recorded mileage 176,833 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL02 EZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 176,833 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.
SL02 EZE 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 (SL02 EZE) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SL02 EZE Mileage History
- 28/07/2023173,589 mi
- 04/08/2023175,595 mi+2,006 mi
- 09/07/2024174,293 mi-1,302 mi
- 27/10/2025176,833 mi+2,540 mi
- 30/10/2025176,833 mi
Average of roughly 1,436 miles per year across 5 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: 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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