2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SM52 HGN
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 85,163 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 HGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/02/2025
- 85,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 HGN 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 (SM52 HGN) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SM52 HGN Mileage History
- 05/12/202283,841 mi
- 20/12/202283,859 mi+18 mi
- 18/12/202384,507 mi+648 mi
- 07/02/202484,523 mi+16 mi
- 04/02/202585,163 mi+640 mi
Average of roughly 610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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