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DS02 KFX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,875 mi
Last recorded97,875 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,430 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,925 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake pads worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,155 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 851,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,932 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 73,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 57,297 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,828 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 46,828 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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DS02 KFX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DS02 KFX, 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 DS02 KFX registered?

DS02 KFX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is DS02 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 KFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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