2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WP02 XRK
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 146,741 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP02 XRK Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2022
- 146,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP02 XRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (WP02 XRK) between June 2011 and April 2022.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
WP02 XRK Mileage History
- 01/06/2011119,197 mi
- 02/06/2011119,197 mi
- 20/08/2013119,341 mi+144 mi
- 20/08/2013119,341 mi
- 25/07/2014126,730 mi+7,389 mi
- 19/08/2014127,686 mi+956 mi
- 08/08/2015136,513 mi+8,827 mi
- 08/08/2015136,519 mi+6 mi
- 23/08/2016144,424 mi+7,905 mi
- 22/04/2022146,741 mi+2,317 mi
Average of roughly 2,529 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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