2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WK52 DGU
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 155,164 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK52 DGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 155,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK52 DGU 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 (WK52 DGU) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
WK52 DGU Mileage History
- 06/07/2023141,153 mi
- 12/07/2024148,954 mi+7,801 mi
- 12/07/2024148,954 mi
- 11/09/2025155,164 mi+6,210 mi
- 15/09/2025155,164 mi
Average of roughly 6,380 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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