2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SY02 FML
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 101,545 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY02 FML Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 101,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY02 FML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (SY02 FML) between May 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Front Steering locking device missing Linkage Rod Split Pin Missing (2.1.3 (d))”; “Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Steering Box Arm Nut Loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
SY02 FML Mileage History
- 31/05/200630,849 mi
- 02/06/200630,849 mi
- 31/05/200738,087 mi+7,238 mi
- 29/05/200847,315 mi+9,228 mi
- 29/05/200953,491 mi+6,176 mi
- 04/06/200953,491 mi
- 10/05/201059,342 mi+5,851 mi
- 30/05/201168,358 mi+9,016 mi
- 08/06/201168,464 mi+106 mi
- 31/05/201274,485 mi+6,021 mi
- 12/06/201274,563 mi+78 mi
- 27/05/201379,095 mi+4,532 mi
- 27/05/201379,095 mi
- 20/08/201379,675 mi+580 mi
- 19/08/201481,116 mi+1,441 mi
- 26/08/201583,553 mi+2,437 mi
- 05/03/201893,257 mi+9,704 mi
- 16/04/201995,211 mi+1,954 mi
- 16/04/201995,215 mi+4 mi
- 03/02/202098,079 mi+2,864 mi
- 24/02/202098,079 mi
- 26/02/202198,561 mi+482 mi
- 25/02/202298,544 mi-17 mi
- 02/03/202399,259 mi+715 mi
- 05/04/202499,906 mi+647 mi
- 30/04/202599,981 mi+75 mi
- 23/05/202599,994 mi+13 mi
- 20/04/2026101,534 mi+1,540 mi
- 28/04/2026101,545 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,551 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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