2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF02 UGL
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 179,833 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF02 UGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 179,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF02 UGL 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 (WF02 UGL) between February 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head/floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”.
WF02 UGL Mileage History
- 06/02/2023163,951 mi
- 29/07/2024173,475 mi+9,524 mi
- 31/07/2024173,475 mi
- 07/08/2025179,814 mi+6,339 mi
- 20/08/2025179,833 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 6,265 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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