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A24 GCC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

192,996 mi
Last recorded192,996 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 GCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 192,996 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 188,865 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 186,650 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 180,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 176,117 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 170,858 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 170,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 167,787 miles

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

Off side front floor pan is corroded and weak.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 167,787 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 163,678 miles

Corrosion to off side front floor in drivers footwell but not in a prescribed or load bearing point.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 159,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 159,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 153,282 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 153,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 147,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 139,577 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 139,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 128,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 122,166 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front swivel hubs slight oil leak

o/s headlamp image slightly hazy

steering box slight oil leak (damp not wet)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,161 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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A24 GCC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A24 GCC, 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 A24 GCC registered?

A24 GCC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is A24 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 GCC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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