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AM02 RJJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,270 mi
Last recorded103,270 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 RJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,270 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 103,190 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front tyre slightly damaged

slight damage to nearside front seat belt

wood between wheel rim and tyre offside front and offside rear

Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,308 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 99,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,829 miles

slight wear in rear prop shaft uj

slight wear in steering damper bush

Fail 17 Dec 2007 93,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight wear in rear prop shaft U.J.

slight wear in steering damper bush

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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AM02 RJJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AM02 RJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM02 RJJ registered?

AM02 RJJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM02 RJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 RJJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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