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02LK2043

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

238,273 mi
Last recorded238,273 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration02LK2043
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2024 238,273 miles

Front both front swivel joints weaping grease

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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02LK2043 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 02LK2043, 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 02LK2043 registered?

02LK2043 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is 02LK2043 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 02LK2043 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 02LK2043 have outstanding finance?

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