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AE02 NVO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,772 mi
Last recorded116,772 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 113,378 miles

Washers weak

Fail 15 May 2025 113,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on swing arm on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Done - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Washers weak

Pass 25 Apr 2024 110,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 106,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 102,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 98,809 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,927 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,309 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 81,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak - from nearside rear half shaft seal

oil leak - from rear differential

oil leak - from transfer box

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

general surface rust to chassis and suspension components

Pass 1 May 2013 70,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear on o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 58,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,378 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,275 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,831 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,237 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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AE02 NVO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE02 NVO, 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 AE02 NVO registered?

AE02 NVO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AE02 NVO safe to buy?

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