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A11 XEG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,450 mi
Last recorded87,450 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 87,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 85,463 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 85,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,759 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 81,759 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking Front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,934 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,775 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,410 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,993 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,993 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,929 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,729 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,860 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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A11 XEG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A11 XEG, 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 A11 XEG registered?

A11 XEG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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