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DX02 MVZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,001 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 77,000 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

small amount of play in osf swivel housing

Fail 8 Oct 2024 76,144 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

small amount of movement in o/s/f swivel housing

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,186 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 75,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 74,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 74,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking At engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,931 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,931 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,206 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 71,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,202 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,541 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 67,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,993 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,275 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,275 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,707 miles

o/s/r tyre small age fractures in tread

Fail 10 Mar 2014 60,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre small age fractures in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,250 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f & o/s/r tyres small age fractures in tread

Fail 14 Mar 2013 59,250 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres small age fractures in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 57,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,043 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,539 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,100 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 MVZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

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

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