2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP52 PVT
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 98,338 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP52 PVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 98,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP52 PVT 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 PVT) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
SP52 PVT Mileage History
- 01/09/202290,090 mi
- 16/08/202393,084 mi+2,994 mi
- 12/09/202496,070 mi+2,986 mi
- 03/09/202598,338 mi+2,268 mi
Average of roughly 2,743 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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