2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SN51 YAX
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 128,425 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SN51 YAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2026
- 128,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SN51 YAX Mileage History
- 20/12/2022123,285 mi
- 11/12/2023125,520 mi+2,235 mi
- 30/01/2025126,723 mi+1,203 mi
- 27/03/2025126,781 mi+58 mi
- 18/03/2026128,425 mi+1,644 mi
Average of roughly 1,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN51 YAX 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 (SN51 YAX) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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