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DIG 78

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,779 mi
Last recorded44,779 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 78
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 44,779 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 44,740 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 44,413 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 44,375 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,301 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,862 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,584 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,759 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,872 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,575 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,477 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,117 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,234 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 12,789 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 7,770 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 7,769 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DIG 78 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DIG 78, 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 DIG 78 registered?

DIG 78 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is DIG 78 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 78 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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