2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VN02 TCZ
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 137,054 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN02 TCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 137,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN02 TCZ 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 (VN02 TCZ) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
VN02 TCZ Mileage History
- 26/04/2022132,338 mi
- 28/04/2022132,338 mi
- 20/07/2023133,724 mi+1,386 mi
- 16/07/2024136,364 mi+2,640 mi
- 01/10/2025137,054 mi+690 mi
Average of roughly 1,374 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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