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DK02 WGY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 WGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 109,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,531 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 107,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,159 miles

front spot lamps inop

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Mar 2012 95,916 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front spot lamps inop

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,038 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,289 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,247 miles

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

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,915 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 49,832 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,230 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 39,230 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WGY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK02 WGY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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