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DX02 UPC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,620 mi
Last recorded82,620 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

there is a oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

there is a oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,813 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/side front body

drive belt cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,807 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/side front body

drive belt cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,535 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,350 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 39,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,109 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,884 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 UPC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

DX02 UPC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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