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AJ51 UTO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,616 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,902 miles

Offside Front Play from bearing

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 122,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Play from bearing

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 120,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 112,127 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,200 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 93,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,863 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,811 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 UTO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

AJ51 UTO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 2002.

Is AJ51 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 UTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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