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DV02 LXA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

139,954 mi
Last recorded139,954 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 LXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 139,954 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 137,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,797 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 130,981 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 124,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 111,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 103,031 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 103,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 640,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,329 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,748 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 56,988 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

hand brake housing seal leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,379 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,144 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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DV02 LXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DV02 LXA, 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 DV02 LXA?

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What year was DV02 LXA registered?

DV02 LXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is DV02 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV02 LXA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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