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DN02 APY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,378 miles

Nearside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING SLIGHTLY

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 112,365 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEAR SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,007 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 109,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,017 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,993 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,266 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,405 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,659 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 44,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,711 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers seat is worn and torn in places

nearside wiper is starting to split

rear service brake needs attetion asap

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,296 miles

low tread on the inside of offside and nearside front tyres.

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 25,399 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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DN02 APY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 APY, 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 DN02 APY registered?

DN02 APY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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