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DN02 XLA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,239 mi
Last recorded66,239 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 XLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,239 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 66,234 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,585 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 63,581 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 57,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,658 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,149 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 55,413 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,740 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end union (1.1.11 (c))

n/s seatbelt clasp damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2018 53,734 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end union (1.1.11 (c))

n/s seatbelt clasp damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,233 miles

corrosion on body

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,791 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,788 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,906 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,897 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear N/S brake reading low. O/S front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,758 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 38,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 31,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,472 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 XLA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DN02 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

DN02 XLA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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