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DX02 ESO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,090 mi
Last recorded42,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 ESO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 42,090 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 42,090 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 41,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 41,071 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 41,071 miles

Position lamp not working both n/s side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 40,579 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 40,036 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,151 miles

No smoke detected

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,525 miles

No smoke detected

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,642 miles

Smoke test no reading

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,993 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,523 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 17,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,335 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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DX02 ESO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DX02 ESO, 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

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What year was DX02 ESO registered?

DX02 ESO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is DX02 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 ESO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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