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AK02 UFC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,804 mi
Last recorded93,804 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,804 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 93,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner floor corroded near nsf outrigger

Nearside Rear Inner body corroded near nsr outrigger

Fail 22 Aug 2023 92,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner floor corroded near nsf outrigger

Nearside Rear Inner body corroded near nsr outrigger

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 1 Aug 2022 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

floor pan corroded and holed

small bulge in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyres starting to split in tread, ply or cord not visible

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2020 83,799 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyres starting to split in tread, ply or cord not visible

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,079 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,693 miles

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

exhaust middle joint badly corroded but not blowing

high level brake light is disconnected

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,058 miles

horn poor

Pass 15 May 2012 51,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,313 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 38,592 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 38,591 miles

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

brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 30,287 miles

Both front axle spheres damp

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

Pass 23 May 2008 27,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,842 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 18,556 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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AK02 UFC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AK02 UFC, 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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AK02 UFC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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