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DG02 DYM

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,706 mi
Last recorded169,706 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 DYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2020 169,706 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 169,024 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 167,000 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 164,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 159,304 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 153,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 152,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

underside of vehicle has light corrosion but is not weak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 151,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 140,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 122,441 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 105,429 miles

slight leak in steering box

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,799 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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DG02 DYM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG02 DYM, 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 DG02 DYM registered?

DG02 DYM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is DG02 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 DYM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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