2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WX02 MFV
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 115,804 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX02 MFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 115,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX02 MFV 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 MFV) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WX02 MFV Mileage History
- 10/05/2024112,077 mi
- 08/05/2025114,037 mi+1,960 mi
- 08/05/2025114,037 mi
- 24/04/2026115,804 mi+1,767 mi
- 27/04/2026115,804 mi
Average of roughly 1,899 miles per year across 5 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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