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2 HH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,970 mi
Last recorded36,970 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 HH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 36,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 36,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 36,651 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,483 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,660 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,746 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,258 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 25,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 23,211 miles

Ofside front tractor seal leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2012 23,207 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Ofside front tractor seal leaking

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,287 miles

Nearside front wheel binding

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

Rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,087 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,894 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,734 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 16,733 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 14,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,858 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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2 HH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 2 HH, 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 2 HH registered?

2 HH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is 2 HH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 HH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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