MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil seep around diff
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of DX02 MXE?
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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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