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SY02 XEL

2002 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 139,979 miles on the clock, averaging 4,729 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY02 XEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,729

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 reading139,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,902
Average per year4,729
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY02 XEL 60k80k100k120k140k '06'23'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage136,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage132,727 miles
Since last MOT+536 miles
PASS
Mileage132,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage132,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage132,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage132,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,191 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
PASS
Mileage132,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage127,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,286 miles
Since last MOT+15,982 miles
PASS
Mileage111,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,932 miles
PASS
Mileage101,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
PASS
Mileage94,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,913 miles
PASS
Mileage84,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,815 miles
Since last MOT+11,460 miles
PASS
Mileage73,355 miles
Since last MOT+12,944 miles
PASS
Mileage60,411 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 XEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SY02 XEL

What car is SY02 XEL?

SY02 XEL is an grey Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY02 XEL?

The last recorded mileage for SY02 XEL was 139,979 miles, recorded on 2 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY02 XEL passed its MOT?

SY02 XEL has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2023.

Is SY02 XEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 XEL 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 SY02 XEL?

SY02 XEL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.