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775 RVO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

189,123 mi
Last recorded189,123 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration775 RVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 189,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 182,970 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 178,804 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 173,957 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 172,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 170,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 162,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 162,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 158,925 miles

Oil leak

wax oiled under vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2014 155,155 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 143,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 127,313 miles

windscreen ?

Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,464 miles

windscreen cracked oputsidfe sweept area

Fail 29 Jun 2010 113,291 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen cracked oputsidfe sweept area

Pass 26 May 2009 101,188 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 101,187 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,802 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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775 RVO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 775 RVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 775 RVO registered?

775 RVO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is 775 RVO safe to buy?

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