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DK02 OTF

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,729 mi
Last recorded116,729 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 OTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 116,729 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,769 miles

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

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL CORROSION OVER UNDERSIDE OF BODY & CHASSIS

headlamps modified & headlamp levellers no longer fitted

steering box lock tabs ineffective but could be lock-tighted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,769 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced previous repair poor and not seem welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Pad retaining pins not adequate, (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member by towbar fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL CORROSION OVER UNDERSIDE OF BODY & CHASSIS

headlamps modified & headlamp levellers no longer fitted

steering box lock tabs ineffective but could be lock-tighted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 91,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear chassis cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly wiring broken on fluid cap and handbrake switch (1.1.10 (g))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (along chassis rail in line with rear wheel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (along top of chassis rail chalk marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (bottom of wheel arch / under drivers floor pan area) chalk marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,155 miles

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

under body corroaded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 81,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 81,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked on caliper (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 78,913 miles

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

Rear nearside shock absorber bushes are slightly worn

Slight power steering leak from steering box

Vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,830 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,829 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,435 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,435 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,465 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 OTF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

DK02 OTF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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