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DG02 XYE

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,654 mi
Last recorded117,654 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 117,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 114,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 106,490 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush Hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2016 106,490 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush Hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2015 99,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 92,101 miles

Both door step brackets corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 92,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both door step brackets corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,386 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,996 miles

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 82,911 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 73,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 71,623 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 XYE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

DG02 XYE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is DG02 XYE safe to buy?

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