2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WX52 AOW
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 153,080 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX52 AOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 153,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
WX52 AOW 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 (WX52 AOW) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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 (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
WX52 AOW Mileage History
- 21/08/2024151,989 mi
- 28/05/2025152,587 mi+598 mi
- 30/09/2025152,601 mi+14 mi
- 17/09/2026153,080 mi+479 mi
- 18/09/2026153,080 mi
Average of roughly 526 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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