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DN02 AOK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 AOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 106,867 miles

Nearside inner sill panel corroded

battery box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,870 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle support arm corroded. (V Arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Body mounting corroded/bolt broken. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front hub scraper seals damp

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front passenger bulkhead corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front hub scraper seals damp

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount below "A" pillar corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 99,840 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Box Slightly Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box Area Corroded From Underside but Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Lower Bulkhead Area Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Main Seal Slightly Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Upper 'V' Arm Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 99,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Lower Steering Box Pittman Arm Loose On Splines of Steering Box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Ball Joint Insecure Causing Excessive Movement (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Box Slightly Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box Area Corroded From Underside but Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Lower Bulkhead Area Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Main Seal Slightly Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Upper 'V' Arm Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled Washer Bottle, Tested OK (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,825 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 95,825 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,727 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak, transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm ball joint dust cover damaged. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,098 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 83,741 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,893 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 79,858 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,320 miles

oil dampness at front diff

Fail 16 Jun 2016 72,310 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

oil dampness at front diff

Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight noise when spinning n/s/front wheel possible wheel bearing or brake noise

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,567 miles

slight noise when spinning n/s/front wheel possible wheel bearing or brake noise

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,786 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,409 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,015 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,362 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,988 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 20,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DN02 AOK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN02 AOK, 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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DN02 AOK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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