2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF52 WJM
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 167,353 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF52 WJM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 167,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF52 WJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (WF52 WJM) between December 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)”.
WF52 WJM Mileage History
- 05/12/200521,728 mi
- 11/12/200627,952 mi+6,224 mi
- 10/12/200733,095 mi+5,143 mi
- 08/12/200838,172 mi+5,077 mi
- 07/12/200943,558 mi+5,386 mi
- 29/06/201047,534 mi+3,976 mi
- 06/12/201169,351 mi+21,817 mi
- 06/12/201169,351 mi
- 08/08/201281,032 mi+11,681 mi
- 09/08/201281,034 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/201397,346 mi+16,312 mi
- 13/09/201397,346 mi
- 20/10/2014112,467 mi+15,121 mi
- 21/10/2014112,467 mi
- 07/08/2015119,234 mi+6,767 mi
- 07/08/2015119,238 mi+4 mi
- 14/09/2016125,388 mi+6,150 mi
- 15/09/2016125,388 mi
- 23/11/2017131,275 mi+5,887 mi
- 03/12/2018136,626 mi+5,351 mi
- 03/12/2018136,626 mi
- 18/11/2019140,930 mi+4,304 mi
- 25/11/2020145,388 mi+4,458 mi
- 10/12/2021150,137 mi+4,749 mi
- 02/12/202244,194 mi-105,943 mi
- 02/12/202244,194 mi
- 15/12/2023157,213 mi+113,019 mi
- 04/12/2024160,965 mi+3,752 mi
- 12/12/2025167,353 mi+6,388 mi
Average of roughly 7,274 miles per year across 29 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: 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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