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DNZ 2275

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,673 mi
Last recorded214,673 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 2275
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 214,673 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 214,001 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 213,990 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 212,231 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 212,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 210,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 207,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 203,221 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 197,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 190,235 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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DNZ 2275 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DNZ 2275, 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 DNZ 2275?

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What year was DNZ 2275 registered?

DNZ 2275 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is DNZ 2275 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNZ 2275 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DNZ 2275 have outstanding finance?

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