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DK02 NZB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

275,291 mi
Last recorded275,291 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 NZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 275,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front drive spheres slight leak

Fail 8 May 2017 275,291 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front drive spheres slight leak

Pass 3 May 2016 260,505 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front swivel joint leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 May 2016 260,505 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axel (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front swivel joint leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2015 244,687 miles

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

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

front hockey stick bushes worn

front prop uj worn

offside front hub seal leaking

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 5 May 2015 244,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

front hockey stick bushes worn

front prop uj worn

offside front hub seal leaking

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 7 May 2014 236,992 miles

near side front axle ball and socket wiper joint leaking oil

Fail 7 May 2014 236,992 miles

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

near side front axle ball and socket wiper joint leaking oil

Pass 9 May 2013 225,094 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 209,941 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 187,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 177,811 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 159,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 134,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 109,513 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 109,513 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 80,075 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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DK02 NZB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK02 NZB, 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 DK02 NZB registered?

DK02 NZB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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