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4748 PX

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,794 mi
Last recorded104,794 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4748 PX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,794 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 104,772 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 103,316 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 100,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,308 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 93,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,307 miles

rear number plate obscured by structure, removed at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,232 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,061 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,147 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,806 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,835 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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4748 PX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4748 PX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4748 PX registered?

4748 PX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is 4748 PX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4748 PX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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