2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SV02 WPF
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2002. Recorded mileage 168,105 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV02 WPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 168,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV02 WPF 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 (SV02 WPF) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SV02 WPF Mileage History
- 23/01/2023160,692 mi
- 27/01/2023160,692 mi
- 11/02/2025161,205 mi+513 mi
- 20/01/2026168,071 mi+6,866 mi
- 11/03/2026168,105 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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