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DX02 UOS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,242 mi
Last recorded142,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,242 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion under body , steering and brake components

Fail 11 Jan 2022 142,537 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer valance area in varies places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached outer valance area in varies places (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected condensation (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion under body , steering and brake components

Pass 12 May 2020 139,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 130,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 99,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 78,937 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 78,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,819 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 70,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,287 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 58,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,487 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,051 miles

front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

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 UOS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOS, 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 UOS registered?

DX02 UOS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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