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AG52 ZRJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,850 mi
Last recorded193,850 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 ZRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 193,850 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 191,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 186,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 186,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 181,064 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 17,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front hubs slight misting of oil

o/s/front outer track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,459 miles

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

both front hubs slight misting of oil

o/s/front outer track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 164,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

n/s suspension sphere damp with grease

Pass 29 Aug 2012 152,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side steps badly corroded!

Pass 2 Sep 2011 141,029 miles

Centre lap belt not present

Front differential has excessive play at prop shaft

Front differential oil leak

Front swivel seals seeping

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

side steps excessively corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 130,390 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 130,390 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 118,079 miles

N/S & O/S Front swivel seals weeping

Fail 25 Aug 2009 118,079 miles

N/S & O/S Front swivel seals weeping

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 100,325 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 100,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 820,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,924 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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AG52 ZRJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG52 ZRJ, 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 AG52 ZRJ registered?

AG52 ZRJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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