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DX02 UOM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,578 mi
Last recorded189,578 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 UOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 189,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 188,695 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 185,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 174,332 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 174,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 155,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 149,234 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 121,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 121,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 114,705 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 114,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,195 miles

Advise O/S/F Drivers door is slightly sticky too close but is acceptable.

Advise centre seat has been removed.

Advise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.

Advise slight play in front steering drop arm drag link end.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 109,195 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin missing (6.6.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Advise O/S/F Drivers door is slightly sticky too close but is acceptable.

Advise centre seat has been removed.

Advise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.

Advise slight play in front steering drop arm drag link end.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 96,876 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Seatbelts are just acceptable.

Advise oil leak from rear diff.

Advise rear disc pads are only just within legal limits.

Advise slight play in both rear shock absorber bushes.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 96,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise oil leak from rear diff.

Advise slight play in both rear shock absorber bushes.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 79,772 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,818 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 UOM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

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