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AFZ 110

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

291,173 mi
Last recorded291,173 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 110
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 291,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 287,581 miles

Fuel filter area damp possible leak developing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 282,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 278,992 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 278,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 268,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 263,406 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 249,539 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 223,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 202,672 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component power steering pump leaking slightly (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 202,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component power steering pump leaking slightly (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 183,937 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 179,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 167,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber worn

rear shock mounts worn

Fail 14 Feb 2012 154,238 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 154,238 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 137,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 121,968 miles

engine oil leaks

some marks in windsceen

Fail 10 Mar 2010 121,954 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks

n/s rear door not closing

o/s rear door not opening

some marks in windsceen

Pass 7 Mar 2009 107,724 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 93,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 77,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 59,799 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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AFZ 110 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AFZ 110, 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 AFZ 110 registered?

AFZ 110 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AFZ 110 safe to buy?

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