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AM02 WCP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 WCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 85,673 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 75,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 72,243 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 72,191 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 72,154 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 71,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 65,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 64,297 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 WCP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP registered?

AM02 WCP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2002.

Is AM02 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 WCP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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