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DX02 UOC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,896 mi
Last recorded40,896 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 40,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,971 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,396 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 33,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Play in swivel hub assembly. (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,631 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 31,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 30,089 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 30,089 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 28,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 23,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 22,549 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 22,548 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 20,998 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 20,998 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

worn clutch difficult to engage gear

Pass 9 May 2012 19,333 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 2 May 2012 19,306 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 5 May 2011 17,830 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,024 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,207 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 UOC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC registered?

DX02 UOC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is DX02 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 UOC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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