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AM52 AUL

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,838 mi
Last recorded191,838 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 191,838 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 186,783 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 186,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 178,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 163,481 miles

front and rear diff pinion oil seals leaking

lhd headlights fitted blanked off kickup on beam image

n/s front swivel joint leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2011 158,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 158,344 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 146,282 miles

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

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

gearbox and rear diff leaking

nsf swivel joint seal leaking

osf swivel joint leaking slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2010 146,282 miles

gearbox and rear diff leaking

nsf swivel joint seal leaking

osf swivel joint leaking slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2009 135,799 miles

noise from n/s front hub area when wheel rotated req further investigation

Fail 9 Nov 2009 135,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

noise from n/s front hub area when wheel rotated req further investigation

Pass 7 Nov 2008 123,808 miles

oil leaking from rear of engine

Fail 4 Nov 2008 123,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leaking from rear of engine

Pass 1 Nov 2007 109,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 108,965 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 98,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 98,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,723 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 68,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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AM52 AUL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AM52 AUL, 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 AM52 AUL registered?

AM52 AUL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM52 AUL safe to buy?

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