2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SX02 DDN
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 109,751 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX02 DDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2024
- 109,751 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.
SX02 DDN 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 (SX02 DDN) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SX02 DDN Mileage History
- 01/10/2022108,655 mi
- 07/10/2023109,557 mi+902 mi
- 07/10/2023109,557 mi
- 26/10/2024109,751 mi+194 mi
- 26/10/2024109,751 mi
Average of roughly 530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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