2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · TD51 ACY
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 138,659 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TD51 ACY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 138,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TD51 ACY 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 (TD51 ACY) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
TD51 ACY Mileage History
- 17/10/2022133,132 mi
- 19/09/2023134,167 mi+1,035 mi
- 11/10/2024137,129 mi+2,962 mi
- 17/10/2024137,195 mi+66 mi
- 21/07/2026138,659 mi+1,464 mi
Average of roughly 1,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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