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A10 VVX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,971 mi
Last recorded189,971 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 189,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 186,177 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 186,167 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 182,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 176,187 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 176,187 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 173,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 162,520 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 155,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 153,182 miles

Ball joint has slight play bottom of steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking to outer wall

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 146,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber split

some play steering damper bush

Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front propshaft play in u/j

oil leak engine

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2015 139,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure pin not secured (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front propshaft play in u/j

oil leak engine

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,615 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 133,609 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,401 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 119,170 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 119,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,542 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 100,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,839 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 87,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 85,082 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 79,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A10 VVX 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 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 A10 VVX, 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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What year was A10 VVX registered?

A10 VVX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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