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DF02 PAD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,469 mi
Last recorded107,469 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 PAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 107,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 106,786 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 102,363 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 90,727 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 90,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,552 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,090 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when wheel rotated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,018 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,378 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,490 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,768 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 PAD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DF02 PAD, 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 DF02 PAD registered?

DF02 PAD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is DF02 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 PAD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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