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69 GE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 GE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,285 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear Axle Joint Rubber split/perished.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in Intermediate drop arm and rubber split/perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/bumper/tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres perished/cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,962 miles

All 4 tyres Perished/cracked

Central Rear Upper Rear Axle Joint Rubber split/perished.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in Intermediate drop arm and rubber split/perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 75,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

All 4 tyres Perished/cracked

Central Rear Upper Rear Axle Joint Rubber split/perished.

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in Intermediate drop arm and rubber split/perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Caliper sticky (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff support arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,480 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 68,602 miles

Offside front after market daytime running lamp flickering.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 68,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside front after market daytime running lamp flickering.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,538 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,538 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,984 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 66,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,161 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 66,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken squirts forward when working (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,270 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 61,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,832 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,582 miles

Front brake pads getting low, Rear brake pads getting low

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats stowed away and unable to test seat belts

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

centre stop lamp not working

engine smokey only just passed emmisions test

oil below minimum

wiper blades are split on the ends

Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,561 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 40,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 8 May 2008 40,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 3 May 2007 38,456 miles

small chip on near side of front windsreen

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,715 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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69 GE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 69 GE, 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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69 GE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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