2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YB02 UAR
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 155,024 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YB02 UAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 155,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YB02 UAR Mileage History
- 17/06/2024149,670 mi
- 08/07/2024149,676 mi+6 mi
- 28/07/2025151,911 mi+2,235 mi
- 28/07/2025151,911 mi
- 20/07/2026155,024 mi+3,113 mi
Average of roughly 2,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB02 UAR 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 (YB02 UAR) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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