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DX02 MVV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,347 mi
Last recorded63,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front into chassis end of hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Outer passenger belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 63,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member to chassis by steering damper. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Seat belt damaged Drivers belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front into chassis end of hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Outer passenger belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,921 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts into flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both n/s and o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main - into flexi - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts into flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both n/s and o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main - into flexi - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,274 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both n/s and o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 60,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,228 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 59,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,083 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 57,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both rear tyres have age cracks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,692 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,164 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 54,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,399 miles

brake application uneven at rear slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,475 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 51,475 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,577 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 2,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 49,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,717 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 47,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,970 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,265 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 MVV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVV, 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 DX02 MVV registered?

DX02 MVV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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