2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YP52 JXS
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 120,514 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP52 JXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 120,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
YP52 JXS 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 (YP52 JXS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues). 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”.
YP52 JXS Mileage History
- 12/09/2022117,120 mi
- 02/10/2023118,627 mi+1,507 mi
- 04/10/2023118,628 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/2024119,707 mi+1,079 mi
- 29/09/2025120,514 mi+807 mi
Average of roughly 1,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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