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DG02 EAJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,251 mi
Last recorded107,251 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 107,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,242 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,505 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,028 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects in windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,148 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt V-stay (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,329 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,700 miles

advise rear mud flaps

Pass 20 Nov 2013 9,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 9,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,125 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 9,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 8,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,556 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 EAJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EAJ, 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 DG02 EAJ registered?

DG02 EAJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DG02 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 EAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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