2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WX02 AUE
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/03/2002. Recorded mileage 190,395 miles. MOT valid until 23/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,395 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
WX02 AUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 190,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WX02 AUE Mileage History
- 02/05/2024187,758 mi
- 20/05/2025189,065 mi+1,307 mi
- 22/05/2025189,074 mi+9 mi
- 30/04/2026190,385 mi+1,311 mi
- 14/05/2026190,395 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WX02 AUE 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 (WX02 AUE) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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