2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SN02 VCL
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2002. Recorded mileage 42,333 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SN02 VCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 42,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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SN02 VCL Mileage History
- 30/05/202540,299 mi
- 25/07/202540,343 mi+44 mi
- 25/07/202540,343 mi
- 13/07/202642,332 mi+1,989 mi
- 13/07/202642,333 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN02 VCL 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 (SN02 VCL) between May 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
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