2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP02 FWR
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 130,047 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SP02 FWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 130,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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SP02 FWR Mileage History
- 28/02/2024125,569 mi
- 25/02/2025127,484 mi+1,915 mi
- 26/02/2025127,486 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/2026130,047 mi+2,561 mi
- 08/04/2026130,047 mi
Average of roughly 2,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP02 FWR 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 (SP02 FWR) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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