CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX02 MVN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,843 mi
Last recorded99,843 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 MVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 99,843 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 81,796 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 77,929 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,916 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 70,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,896 miles

Nearside step insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,896 miles

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

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

Nearside step insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,362 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,595 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,303 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal sinks away when held

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,208 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX02 MVN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX02 MVN, 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 DX02 MVN?

You can check the full history of DX02 MVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX02 MVN registered?

DX02 MVN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 MVN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX02 MVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX02 MVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.