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AJ02 PDZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 58,350 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge... rear tyres perished and cracking appearing

Fail 23 Jul 2011 58,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge... rear tyres perished and cracking appearing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,471 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 116,585 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 116,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 107,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 107,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,724 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 92,724 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 61,640 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 PDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AJ02 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

AJ02 PDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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