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4 MHU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

226,785 mi
Last recorded226,785 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 MHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 226,785 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 226,798 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 221,757 miles

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

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

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 24 Feb 2023 219,880 miles

Nearside Front king/pin

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 215,096 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 209,902 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 209,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 206,138 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 13 Dec 2018 202,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 202,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component likely to become detached hub assembley to axle not secure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 195,065 miles

nearside front stub axle has wear

Pass 9 Dec 2016 191,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chip in nearside off screen

offside and nearside front hub seals has slight leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 186,488 miles

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

offside front hub seal slight leak

steering drop arm joint has slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2015 186,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

offside front hub seal slight leak

steering drop arm joint has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2014 178,418 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 167,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 167,605 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 166,220 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 166,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 154,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 143,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 131,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 120,913 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 99,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 738,804 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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4 MHU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 4 MHU, 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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4 MHU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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