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A4 OSD

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,270 mi
Last recorded121,270 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 121,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,946 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 108,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering damper weak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 97,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 88,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,491 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,131 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 80,131 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 76,722 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 76,722 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 744,687 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 744,687 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,419 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 62,159 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,321 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 542,902 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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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A4 OSD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 OSD, 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 A4 OSD registered?

A4 OSD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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