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DF02 KKN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

109,625 mi
Last recorded109,625 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 109,625 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front and rear coil springs slight cooreded

chassis black sealed

general under side corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,636 miles

Chassis heavily under sealed

General age related corrosion

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 103,634 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross-member marked in white under rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head in engine bay mark in white (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under car floor pan marked in white (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under car floor pan marked in white (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

General age related corrosion

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,273 miles

Corrosion to body and bulk head

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 103,272 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to body and bulk head

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,210 miles

n/s front bulk head corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2022 102,209 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front bulk head corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2021 99,931 miles

front bulk head corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 99,931 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front bulk head corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear x member corroded both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front bulk head corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis rails corroded

n/s front seat belt

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis rails corroded

n/s front seat belt

oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 96,117 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 948,848 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 948,848 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to valve no1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on braking faces (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on braking faces (3.5.1i)

corrosion on all suspension coil springs

corrosion on exhaust system

doors appears stiff to open and close

front axle swivel a housings appear damp with oil

front steel brake pipes from caliper to front brake hoses slightly corroded nearside - offside

rust - corrosion on underbody - chassis and underbody components

slight damage to webbing on nearside - offside fronts and nearside rear seatbelts

slight deterioration on front axle tie rod rubber bushes nearside - offside

Fail 21 Dec 2016 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet master cylinder to valve no2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to valve no1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on braking faces (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on braking faces (3.5.1i)

corrosion on all suspension coil springs

corrosion on exhaust system

doors appears stiff to open and close

front axle swivel a housings appear damp with oil

front steel brake pipes from caliper to front brake hoses slightly corroded nearside - offside

rust - corrosion on underbody - chassis and underbody components

slight damage to webbing on nearside - offside fronts and nearside rear seatbelts

slight deterioration on front axle tie rod rubber bushes nearside - offside

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near bulk head o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 94,244 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near bulk head o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,311 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 93,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,664 miles

Front diff weeping input seal

Front hubs weeping slightly

High level brake light not working

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 92,664 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front diff weeping input seal

Front hubs weeping slightly

High level brake light not working

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,695 miles

Brake squeal

Front brake discs have corrosion

Front diff input seal weeping

Nearside front wearing low outer edge

Offside front wing mirror surround broken

Vehicle pulling left on road test

Wipers not self parking correctly

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 91,695 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake squeal

Front brake discs have corrosion

Front diff input seal weeping

Nearside front wearing low outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front wing mirror surround broken

Vehicle pulling left on road test

Wipers not self parking correctly

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,344 miles

Front diff input seal leaking

High level brake light not working

Nearside and offside front spheres damp

Offside front tyre worn on its inner edge and slightly misshaped

Offside mirror surround broken

Offside rear shock absorber bottom bush has advanced play

Rear brtake discs have advanced corrosion

wipers not self parking

Fail 12 Dec 2011 90,344 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant below minimum

Front diff input seal leaking

High level brake light not working

Nearside and offside front spheres damp

Offside front tyre worn on its inner edge and slightly misshaped

Offside mirror surround broken

Offside rear shock absorber bottom bush has advanced play

Rear brtake discs have advanced corrosion

wipers not self parking

Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,991 miles

damp around steering box

high level brake light does not work

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

primary steering arm end ball joints have slight play

rear brake discs have advanced corrosion (inner faces)

slight oil leak

wipers don't self park

Fail 20 Dec 2010 87,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp around steering box

high level brake light does not work

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

primary steering arm end ball joints have slight play

rear brake discs have advanced corrosion (inner faces)

slight oil leak

wipers don't self park

Pass 6 Jan 2010 85,830 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,537 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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DF02 KKN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 DF02 KKN, 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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DF02 KKN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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