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A13 TYW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,990 mi
Last recorded157,990 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 157,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 157,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 153,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 153,434 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm or under (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,774 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 131,635 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe upto rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 131,625 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe upto rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,217 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 117,048 miles

slight corrosion rear offside and nearside crossmember.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 116,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 116,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,656 miles

slight play drop arm ball joint.

slight play rear offside anti roll bar link

slight wear steering damper bush.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,810 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play front nearside wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,451 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,761 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,934 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,235 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 62,235 miles

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

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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A13 TYW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A13 TYW, 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 A13 TYW registered?

A13 TYW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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