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C13 DJK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 DJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,041 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 127,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,011 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 127,011 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2016 125,591 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 125,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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C13 DJK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C13 DJK, 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 C13 DJK registered?

C13 DJK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is C13 DJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 DJK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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