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DHZ 4071

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,858 mi
Last recorded97,858 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 4071
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 97,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 963,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,048 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021
Fail 16 Nov 2021 88,034 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 777,923 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,852 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 73,829 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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DHZ 4071 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DHZ 4071, 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

How do I check the history of DHZ 4071?

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What year was DHZ 4071 registered?

DHZ 4071 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is DHZ 4071 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 4071 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DHZ 4071 have outstanding finance?

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