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HG02 XPJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,126 mi
Last recorded61,126 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 XPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 61,126 miles

Nearside Front Bumper corroded

Offside Front Bumper corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 61,126 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper corroded

Offside Front Bumper corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2023 61,114 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to door, cant take on road safely (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,745 miles

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

offside tractor joint leaking

Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside tractor joint leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Floor panel is damaged, but is not within a prescribed area

Fail 5 Jun 2019 58,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Floor panel is damaged, but is not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,252 miles

near side rear inner brake disc rusty

number plates poor

rear engine oil leak/drips visible

slight oil leak from off side front hub unit/possible chance of brake disc contamination

various steering joints have slight play

washer jets need adjusting

Fail 13 Jun 2018 57,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

near side rear inner brake disc rusty

number plates poor

rear engine oil leak/drips visible

slight oil leak from off side front hub unit/possible chance of brake disc contamination

various steering joints have slight play

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,419 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

oil seeping from steering box and o/s/f tractor joint

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,999 miles

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

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

light corrosion on underside,nothing excessive

o/s/f tractor joint and steering box have a seep of oil

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,413 miles

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

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

oil seep from o/s of front axle

seep from steering box

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,028 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,515 miles

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

slight leak from o/s/f tractor joint

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,243 miles

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

O/S/F Steering sphere slightly damp

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

Steering box slightly damp

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,391 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,067 miles

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

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

Slight damage to N/S door step

Slight play in O/S steering damper bush

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,762 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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HG02 XPJ 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 76.2%.

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 HG02 XPJ, 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 HG02 XPJ registered?

HG02 XPJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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