2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL52 XEH
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 153,865 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL52 XEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 153,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL52 XEH 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 (SL52 XEH) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SL52 XEH Mileage History
- 09/05/2022133,845 mi
- 16/05/2023139,987 mi+6,142 mi
- 23/05/2024150,526 mi+10,539 mi
- 28/05/2024150,536 mi+10 mi
- 09/04/2026153,865 mi+3,329 mi
Average of roughly 5,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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