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DX02 UNT

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 UNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 76,953 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded at spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded at spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 76,953 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded at spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded at spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and offside and nearside chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 75,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both mounting brackets corroded and broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and offside and nearside chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 73,015 miles

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 73,015 miles

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight movement in steering damper bush

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight movement in steering damper bush

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis cross member corroded at upper suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis cross member corroded at tow bar mounting areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 67,666 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,919 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside movement in steering damper bush

both rear mud flaps insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2018 63,222 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber upper mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside movement in steering damper bush

both rear mud flaps insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,099 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,456 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,208 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,208 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,933 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,933 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,933 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,811 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,533 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 35,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UNT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNT, 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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DX02 UNT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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The MOT history for DX02 UNT shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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