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DK02 OTJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,854 mi
Last recorded160,854 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 OTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 160,854 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 159,030 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 154,409 miles

front tyres touch mud flaps

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 154,405 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

front tyres touch mud flaps

Pass 2 Jul 2021 151,670 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 151,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure SEAT MISSING (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 150,406 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 150,406 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 149,875 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 149,583 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2014 148,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 145,602 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 145,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 137,775 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 137,665 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 129,772 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 129,772 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 122,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 118,491 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 104,271 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 88,119 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 OTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTJ, 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

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What year was DK02 OTJ registered?

DK02 OTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DK02 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 OTJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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