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DX02 UNS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,309 mi
Last recorded128,309 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 128,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 124,859 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,790 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 115,319 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 115,274 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,916 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,718 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,860 miles

brake pipes starting to rust.

minor chips in front windscreen.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,641 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 UNS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UNS, 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

How do I check the history of DX02 UNS?

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What year was DX02 UNS registered?

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

Is DX02 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 UNS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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