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A17 EGC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,505 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 112,166 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 112,000 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,802 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,620 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 111,478 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front axle swivels leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,425 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn thin and corroded

both front axle swivel housings leaking badly

Pass 23 Aug 2019 111,229 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 111,017 miles

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 107,169 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn from gear box out put shaft with excessive oil loss (2.4.G.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,681 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 100,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,708 miles

Front Disc Inner Faces Corroded

Slight Leak From Steering Box

Slight Leak From Transfer Box

Wipers Poor

Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,562 miles

Both Front Swivels Slightly Leaking

Front Discs Badly Worn

Rear Pads Becoming Low

Slight Leak From Front Diff

Slight Leak From Gearbox

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,874 miles

front discs starting to wear on inner face

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,531 miles

slight leak on rear diff

slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,639 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,252 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 61,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,246 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Very slight play in rear axel stabiliser ball joint.

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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A17 EGC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A17 EGC, 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 A17 EGC registered?

A17 EGC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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