2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WM52 YRU
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 78,210 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
WM52 YRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 78,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WM52 YRU Mileage History
- 09/08/202472,786 mi
- 28/07/202575,644 mi+2,858 mi
- 29/07/202575,649 mi+5 mi
- 17/08/202678,196 mi+2,547 mi
- 24/08/202678,210 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM52 YRU 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 (WM52 YRU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
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