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2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,552 mi
Last recorded170,552 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 KEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 170,552 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 168,974 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 168,968 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 18 Dec 2023 165,468 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 161,174 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 155,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 144,559 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 144,559 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 138,793 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front headlight surrounds corroded

cross member under second row seats corroded

radius arm bushes soft

rear chassis back corroded

triangle bushes soft

Pass 12 Dec 2016 124,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 115,229 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 115,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 100,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,066 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 63,019 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,066 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,088 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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99 KEN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 99 KEN, 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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99 KEN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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