2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VF02 LHE
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 144,760 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF02 LHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 144,760 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.
VF02 LHE 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 (VF02 LHE) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VF02 LHE Mileage History
- 23/09/2022139,009 mi
- 15/01/2024142,434 mi+3,425 mi
- 10/01/2025142,928 mi+494 mi
- 17/01/2026144,760 mi+1,832 mi
- 17/01/2026144,760 mi
Average of roughly 1,733 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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