2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP52 BSZ
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/09/2002. Recorded mileage 130,214 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,214 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
SP52 BSZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 130,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SP52 BSZ Mileage History
- 30/08/2024117,243 mi
- 30/08/2025118,288 mi+1,045 mi
- 03/09/2025118,290 mi+2 mi
- 01/09/2026130,214 mi+11,924 mi
Average of roughly 6,471 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SP52 BSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (SP52 BSZ) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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