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AJ51 EGG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

238,756 mi
Last recorded238,756 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 238,756 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 237,928 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle under side covered in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2023 236,945 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing loose (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 235,054 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex at chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers x2 (os&ns) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 235,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex at chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers x2 (os&ns) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 234,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 230,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 225,308 miles

vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 28 Mar 2019 225,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission onto rear brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2018 215,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 204,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 196,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 176,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 155,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 133,914 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

steering damper has slight play in bottom bush

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,682 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,191 miles

near side swivel hub oil seal is starting to leak oil

suckers removed from zone b of windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,565 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 68,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,851 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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AJ51 EGG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AJ51 EGG, 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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AJ51 EGG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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