2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VX02 KVS
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 169,275 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX02 KVS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 169,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX02 KVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (VX02 KVS) between September 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
VX02 KVS Mileage History
- 14/09/200547,038 mi
- 23/08/2006503,067 mi+456,029 mi
- 20/08/2007535,197 mi+32,130 mi
- 22/08/200855,795 mi-479,402 mi
- 21/08/2009580,805 mi+525,010 mi
- 20/08/201060,591 mi-520,214 mi
- 13/09/201164,900 mi+4,309 mi
- 10/09/201269,676 mi+4,776 mi
- 13/09/201376,979 mi+7,303 mi
- 23/09/201485,485 mi+8,506 mi
- 22/09/201594,202 mi+8,717 mi
- 19/09/2016101,752 mi+7,550 mi
- 19/09/2016101,752 mi
- 19/09/2017109,042 mi+7,290 mi
- 03/09/2019120,992 mi+11,950 mi
- 03/09/2019120,992 mi
- 10/09/2020127,825 mi+6,833 mi
- 05/10/2021135,381 mi+7,556 mi
- 06/10/2022141,811 mi+6,430 mi
- 02/10/2023148,461 mi+6,650 mi
- 10/10/2024156,869 mi+8,408 mi
- 10/10/2025164,218 mi+7,349 mi
- 14/10/2026169,275 mi+5,057 mi
Average of roughly 5,799 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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