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DV02 RCF

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,821 mi
Last recorded138,821 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 RCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 138,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 132,534 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,513 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 126,481 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,659 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,961 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,576 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,864 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,069 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom of drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,069 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom of drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,000 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,953 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f swivel joint has slight play

o/s/f swivel joint has slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f swivel joint has slight play

o/s/f swivel joint has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,063 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 770,000 miles

Centre Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,733 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 40,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 25,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 25,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RCF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DV02 RCF, 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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DV02 RCF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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