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AC03 HBA

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,284 mi
Last recorded54,284 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,241 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease unable to inspect fully

Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all brake pipes coated in grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,540 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,301 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 119,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside headlamps are for left hand drive. Mask fitted to both lamps

Pass 14 Feb 2009 11,906 miles

offside and nearside headlamps are for left hand drive. Mask fitted to both lamps

Pass 12 May 2008 64 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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AC03 HBA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AC03 HBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 HBA registered?

AC03 HBA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AC03 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 HBA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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