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A2 YEK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,882 mi
Last recorded121,882 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 121,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,178 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,743 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 99,743 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 808,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,935 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,238 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 358,590 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 358,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,280 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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A2 YEK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Orange 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 A2 YEK, 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 A2 YEK registered?

A2 YEK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is A2 YEK safe to buy?

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