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GV02 GRU

2002 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 166,996 miles on the clock, averaging 4,644 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV02 GRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,644

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading166,996 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year4,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV02 GRU 74k98k121k144k167k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,996 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage160,265 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage156,108 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,084 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage154,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage150,264 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage145,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,619 miles
PASS
Mileage142,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage139,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,341 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage134,535 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage131,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage126,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage121,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage117,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage113,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage108,205 miles
Since last MOT+636 miles
PASS
Mileage107,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage102,534 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,530 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage92,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,669 miles
Since last MOT+8,690 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,979 miles
Since last MOT+9,544 miles
PASS
Mileage74,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 GRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GV02 GRU

What car is GV02 GRU?

GV02 GRU is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV02 GRU?

The last recorded mileage for GV02 GRU was 166,996 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV02 GRU passed its MOT?

GV02 GRU has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is GV02 GRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV02 GRU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV02 GRU?

GV02 GRU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.