2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V12 FAN
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 121,738 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V12 FAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 121,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V12 FAN 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 (V12 FAN) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
V12 FAN Mileage History
- 30/08/2024119,159 mi
- 30/08/2024119,159 mi
- 04/09/2025120,933 mi+1,774 mi
- 05/09/2025120,933 mi
- 28/08/2026121,738 mi+805 mi
Average of roughly 1,294 miles per year across 5 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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