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DG02 XYR

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,507 mi
Last recorded149,507 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 149,507 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 149,437 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 146,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 146,238 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,100 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 143,098 miles

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2022 139,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 139,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 132,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 132,129 miles

Horn not working Switch broken (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 125,838 miles

Front and Rear brake Discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,213 miles

Front and Rear brake Discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,089 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,452 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 111,803 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 111,803 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,904 miles

front bumper / winch support loose

Fail 20 Apr 2012 106,904 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

front bumper / winch support loose

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,225 miles

Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

h/lamp switch faulty but can be operated

Fail 17 Mar 2011 99,218 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

h/lamp switch faulty but can be operated

Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,322 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 92,322 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 90,506 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 85,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,003 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,521 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 XYR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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