2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF02 UTS
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 255,615 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF02 UTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 255,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF02 UTS 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 UTS) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A fra”.
WF02 UTS Mileage History
- 28/03/2023239,632 mi
- 12/06/2024247,501 mi+7,869 mi
- 14/06/2024247,516 mi+15 mi
- 16/09/2025255,592 mi+8,076 mi
- 19/09/2025255,615 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 6,444 miles per year across 5 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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