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DNZ 2344

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,206 mi
Last recorded168,206 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 2344
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 168,206 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 168,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 167,875 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 167,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 165,302 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 162,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 159,499 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 159,499 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on left lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm at steering box (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,355 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 2344 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 2344, 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 2344?

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What year was DNZ 2344 registered?

DNZ 2344 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is DNZ 2344 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNZ 2344 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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