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EN02 XWP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,115 mi
Last recorded164,115 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 XWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 164,115 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 161,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 156,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 150,252 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 142,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 129,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and check tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,668 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 105,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 70,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,289 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 58,990 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,478 miles

misting of oil around diesel filter underneath vehicle to offside rear

Pass 9 Jul 2009 425,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,636 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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EN02 XWP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EN02 XWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN02 XWP registered?

EN02 XWP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is EN02 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 XWP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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