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DX02 MWG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,331 mi
Last recorded49,331 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 MWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 49,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 49,038 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 47,795 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 47,795 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 47,275 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 46,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,338 miles

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

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

rear o/s and n/s brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2012 32,669 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 27,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 18,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,892 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 31 May 2007 16,057 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 16,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,875 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 MWG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

DX02 MWG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is DX02 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 MWG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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