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DX02 MXM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,218 mi
Last recorded95,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,218 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,837 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,048 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,738 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,549 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,255 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,075 miles

Nearside Front crack in window screen (not in swept area)

slight corrosion on rear member

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,487 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 37,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,744 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 13 Oct 2011 36,744 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,546 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,546 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,417 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 30,417 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 26,030 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,110 miles

Steering damper bush has small amount of play in it.

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 MXM 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 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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

DX02 MXM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is DX02 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 MXM shows 24 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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