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792 DCR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,426 mi
Last recorded116,426 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration792 DCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 116,426 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 116,425 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) pitman arm splines worn at steering box excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play pit man arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,320 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slight corrosion servo body (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,273 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,992 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,202 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,048 miles

front and rear suspension have no anti-roll bars fitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 78,039 miles

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning lumpy when operated (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bulk head plate-one bolt insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced lower bulk head plate-one bolt insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension have no anti-roll bars fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

clutch pipe corroded under bonnet

exhaust flanges, nuts and brackets corroded to excess

Fail 17 Nov 2018 75,526 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil or grease on inside of brake disc (1.1.13 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst under test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear of rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs corroded

clutch pipe corroded under bonnet

engine oil leak

exhaust flanges, nuts and brackets corroded to excess

incorrect fuel cap (temporary)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,039 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 56,412 miles

TOW BAR REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST SOCKET INSECURE

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,633 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 24,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,107 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 11,888 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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792 DCR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 792 DCR, 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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792 DCR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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