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AJ51 USZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,463 mi
Last recorded70,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 USZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 70,463 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,134 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2025 69,107 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,756 miles

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,965 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,047 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 47,030 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,927 miles

Rear wiper blade split/worn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,195 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,051 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,055 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,254 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,254 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,896 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,285 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 USZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 USZ, 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 AJ51 USZ registered?

AJ51 USZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is AJ51 USZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 USZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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