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DX02 MXH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,650 mi
Last recorded90,650 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,650 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,842 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,588 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,281 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 85,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 81,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,736 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 74,702 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,497 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 70,497 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,171 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,171 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Aug 2008 59,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,741 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,446 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 MXH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

DX02 MXH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DX02 MXH safe to buy?

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