2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WM02 AFA
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 91,659 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM02 AFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 91,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM02 AFA 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 (WM02 AFA) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
WM02 AFA Mileage History
- 09/12/202178,511 mi
- 19/12/202283,584 mi+5,073 mi
- 12/01/202486,682 mi+3,098 mi
- 15/01/202589,625 mi+2,943 mi
- 08/01/202691,659 mi+2,034 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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