2002 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · VA02 WVJ
2002 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 216,292 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA02 WVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 216,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA02 WVJ 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 Range Rover (VA02 WVJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VA02 WVJ Mileage History
- 17/09/2022204,910 mi
- 24/09/2022204,956 mi+46 mi
- 23/09/2023206,676 mi+1,720 mi
- 21/09/2024212,960 mi+6,284 mi
- 20/09/2025216,292 mi+3,332 mi
Average of roughly 3,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
The front differential on pre-2006 models was inadequately designed and prone to premature wear and sudden failure, often at highway speeds.
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