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DX02 XRN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,581 mi
Last recorded75,581 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 75,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,957 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,671 miles

Central Front Skight leak from front axle swivle joints

Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,317 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 69,317 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,920 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,301 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

lower steering arm ball joint has slight play

marks in n/s/f seat belt webing

o/s and n/s rear quarter panels have small holes due to corrosion not to excess yet

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,439 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,471 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 56,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,173 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 54,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,310 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,279 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,279 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

rear prop rear u/j signs of wear

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,749 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,589 miles

Heavy mud covering rear chassis and inner arches.

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering damper eye bush has slight play.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,482 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

several stone chips in windscreen

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,723 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 26,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

right hand indicator keeps cancelling when steering wheel turned to r/h side

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,107 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 21,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XRN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

DX02 XRN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is DX02 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 XRN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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