2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WA02 HXG
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 193,370 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
WA02 HXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 193,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WA02 HXG Mileage History
- 14/11/2023191,421 mi
- 14/11/2023191,421 mi
- 26/11/2024191,977 mi+556 mi
- 02/12/2024191,977 mi
- 17/11/2025193,370 mi+1,393 mi
Average of roughly 970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WA02 HXG 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 (WA02 HXG) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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