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AG02 MUK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

141,523 mi
Last recorded141,523 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 MUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,523 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 1 May 2025 136,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 129,433 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 127,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,481 miles

engine bay oil leak

light switch faulty

nearside track rod end gaiter perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2023 124,475 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine bay oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,579 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 113,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,400 miles

gaitor perishing on nearside track rod end

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2021 111,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

gaitor perishing on nearside track rod end

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,510 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,703 miles

front to back brake pipe

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,310 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,071 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

offside front axle ball socket damp

Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

offside front axle ball socket damp

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall but not to cords

offside front swivel housing seal weeping

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,241 miles

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

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

offside rear and offside front tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,805 miles

pitting to offside and nearside rear brake disc face

Fail 16 Jan 2012 65,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

pitting to offside and nearside rear brake disc face

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,318 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,152 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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AG02 MUK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AG02 MUK, 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 AG02 MUK registered?

AG02 MUK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AG02 MUK safe to buy?

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