2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF02 HGP
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2002. Recorded mileage 106,196 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF02 HGP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2026
- 106,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF02 HGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (WF02 HGP) between April 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to swivel pin play (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WF02 HGP Mileage History
- 28/04/200641,502 mi
- 21/06/200743,681 mi+2,179 mi
- 01/07/200845,650 mi+1,969 mi
- 29/06/200949,472 mi+3,822 mi
- 16/06/201052,261 mi+2,789 mi
- 02/06/201154,411 mi+2,150 mi
- 08/06/201154,421 mi+10 mi
- 27/06/201255,824 mi+1,403 mi
- 27/06/201358,600 mi+2,776 mi
- 11/07/201358,600 mi
- 04/07/201461,345 mi+2,745 mi
- 04/07/201461,345 mi
- 03/07/201563,391 mi+2,046 mi
- 07/07/201668,352 mi+4,961 mi
- 07/07/201668,352 mi
- 11/07/201773,294 mi+4,942 mi
- 08/08/201879,350 mi+6,056 mi
- 14/06/201984,050 mi+4,700 mi
- 22/10/202089,329 mi+5,279 mi
- 11/11/202194,769 mi+5,440 mi
- 12/11/202194,769 mi
- 09/11/202298,878 mi+4,109 mi
- 06/11/2023101,639 mi+2,761 mi
- 06/11/2023101,639 mi
- 14/01/2025104,280 mi+2,641 mi
- 14/01/2025104,286 mi+6 mi
- 15/09/2026106,196 mi+1,910 mi
Average of roughly 3,174 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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