2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF02 HGG
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 59,556 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF02 HGG Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 59,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF02 HGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (WF02 HGG) between April 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
WF02 HGG Mileage History
- 21/04/200514,835 mi
- 27/04/200620,343 mi+5,508 mi
- 04/05/200724,821 mi+4,478 mi
- 29/04/200827,116 mi+2,295 mi
- 21/04/200929,118 mi+2,002 mi
- 28/04/201030,929 mi+1,811 mi
- 30/04/201030,933 mi+4 mi
- 03/05/201132,961 mi+2,028 mi
- 05/05/201132,970 mi+9 mi
- 27/03/201234,576 mi+1,606 mi
- 29/03/201234,579 mi+3 mi
- 26/03/201336,519 mi+1,940 mi
- 10/04/201336,577 mi+58 mi
- 18/02/201437,875 mi+1,298 mi
- 24/02/201437,875 mi
- 10/02/201540,768 mi+2,893 mi
- 09/02/201647,206 mi+6,438 mi
- 10/02/201647,207 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201752,346 mi+5,139 mi
- 17/03/201752,346 mi
- 26/03/201853,511 mi+1,165 mi
- 28/03/201853,511 mi
- 24/05/201954,324 mi+813 mi
- 24/05/201954,324 mi
- 02/09/202057,715 mi+3,391 mi
- 02/09/202057,715 mi
- 06/10/202156,923 mi-792 mi
- 26/10/202156,923 mi
- 12/01/202357,948 mi+1,025 mi
- 20/01/202357,966 mi+18 mi
- 02/05/202459,340 mi+1,374 mi
- 03/05/202459,341 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/202559,556 mi+215 mi
Average of roughly 2,169 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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