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AJ02 PDX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,016 mi
Last recorded187,016 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 PDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 187,016 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides swivel joints slightly leaking

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

auxiliary drive belt slightly damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2025 186,678 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 182,352 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 182,352 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 177,575 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 172,991 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 172,982 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 169,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 162,499 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 162,468 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking Around rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged badly cut in 2 areas (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 150,953 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 150,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 144,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres cracking outer side wall

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,925 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,175 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,117 miles

Slight weep from front swivels.

Small chips offside scrren.

Both front wipers spilt.

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small spilts in nearside front tyre tread.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,117 miles

Both front wipers spilt.

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight weep from front swivels.

Small chips offside scrren.

Small spilts in nearside front tyre tread.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 106,475 miles

Front hubs leaking

Hand brake free travel could do with adjusting

Pass 23 Apr 2011 103,565 miles

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

Slight oil leak from both front tractor joints.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,327 miles

'Cant ' open rear door

Both 'tractor' joints leaking

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,255 miles

see checklist 15991

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,057 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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AJ02 PDX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ02 PDX, 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 AJ02 PDX registered?

AJ02 PDX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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