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3856 UN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,932 mi
Last recorded119,932 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3856 UN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 119,932 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 119,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 119,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 117,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 115,786 miles

Fan belt worn

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,656 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,981 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 108,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 107,884 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,093 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 107,053 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 102,310 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 102,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 88,105 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 67,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 61,605 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 61,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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3856 UN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3856 UN, 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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3856 UN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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The MOT history for 3856 UN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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