2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X88 NAH
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 117,349 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X88 NAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 117,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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X88 NAH 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 (X88 NAH) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 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: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cross-member”.
X88 NAH Mileage History
- 24/06/2024113,932 mi
- 23/06/2025115,832 mi+1,900 mi
- 03/07/2025115,835 mi+3 mi
- 03/08/2026117,344 mi+1,509 mi
- 05/08/2026117,349 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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