The road tax status for SM02 MJY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SM02 MJY?

The MOT for SM02 MJY is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of SM02 MJY?

The recorded mileage for SM02 MJY is 128,329 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SM02 MJY ULEZ compliant?

No, SM02 MJY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SM02 MJY

SM02 MJY

2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/07/2002. Recorded mileage 128,329 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2002 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 128,329 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 128,329 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2002
Engine: 2495cc

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SM02 MJY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
128,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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SM02 MJY Mileage History

08/01/2024118,526 mi
24/01/2025124,011 mi+5,485 mi
21/01/2026128,327 mi+4,316 mi
31/03/2026128,328 mi+1 mi
01/04/2026128,329 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 4,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM02 MJY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 08:24

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (SM02 MJY) between January 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (a)”.

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