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DX02 XTP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

209,413 mi
Last recorded209,413 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 209,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 209,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 207,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering damper bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2024 207,603 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Intermediate drop arm insecure movement between drop arm and steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering damper bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2023 203,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 203,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 202,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 201,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear of rear prop slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 201,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear of rear prop slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 200,463 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 200,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned not level on track bar (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 190,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner panel before wheel arch to chassis brace rusted off (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 177,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 156,065 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 156,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,364 miles

Front reg plate damaged.

Front tyres close to wear limit

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,770 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,187 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 98,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,446 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 46,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 43,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,254 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 38,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 XTP 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 70.4%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

DX02 XTP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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