2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VF02 LNN
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2002. Recorded mileage 166,164 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF02 LNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 166,164 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 LNN 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 LNN) between September 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VF02 LNN Mileage History
- 08/09/2021159,000 mi
- 22/08/2022161,007 mi+2,007 mi
- 06/09/2022161,014 mi+7 mi
- 04/09/2023164,080 mi+3,066 mi
- 07/08/2025166,164 mi+2,084 mi
Average of roughly 1,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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