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61 D

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,844 mi
Last recorded102,844 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 D
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 102,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 102,699 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 102,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 101,617 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear and above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 99,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear and above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear and above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,094 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,871 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,495 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight undulations on side walls result of manufacturing process

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,540 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,540 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,470 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,737 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 1 Sep 2005 19,471 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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61 D is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 61 D, 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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61 D is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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