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1956 AS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,040 mi
Last recorded123,040 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1956 AS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,040 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WITH SITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS WITH SITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 121,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,815 miles

New galvanised chassis fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,280 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,698 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,453 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,453 miles

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,294 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 40,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,912 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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1956 AS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 1956 AS, 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

How do I check the history of 1956 AS?

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What year was 1956 AS registered?

1956 AS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is 1956 AS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1956 AS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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