2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WP02 KCU
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/08/2002. Recorded mileage 75,040 miles. MOT valid until 29/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,040 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
WP02 KCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 75,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WP02 KCU Mileage History
- 27/08/202470,914 mi
- 27/08/202470,914 mi
- 08/08/202572,257 mi+1,343 mi
- 17/08/202675,030 mi+2,773 mi
- 19/08/202675,040 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WP02 KCU 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 (WP02 KCU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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