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DN02 ASU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,202 mi
Last recorded67,202 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,202 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,861 miles

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

slight play in steering box arm bearing

Pass 6 May 2008 49,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,578 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,578 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 25,005 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 ASU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ASU, 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

How do I check the history of DN02 ASU?

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What year was DN02 ASU registered?

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

Is DN02 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN02 ASU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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