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AD51 ZFZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,614 mi
Last recorded120,614 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ZFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 120,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,064 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 119,139 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,426 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 16 Jan 2013 116,992 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 11,699 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 115,401 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 101,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,725 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 83,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 73,171 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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AD51 ZFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD51 ZFZ, 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

How do I check the history of AD51 ZFZ?

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What year was AD51 ZFZ registered?

AD51 ZFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2002.

Is AD51 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 ZFZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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