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DX02 MXE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,865 mi
Last recorded168,865 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 168,865 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 165,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 154,163 miles

Slight oil seep around diff

Pass 2 Jul 2013 150,038 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 143,442 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 143,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 134,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 134,608 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 123,689 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 123,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 114,286 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 104,209 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 103,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2007 91,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 76,682 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 MXE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

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

Is DX02 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 MXE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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