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AO02 LMV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,954 mi
Last recorded117,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 LMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 117,954 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 117,954 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,337 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 115,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,097 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering pump whines when turning

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush, very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush, very slight play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush, very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush, very slight play (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,002 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,393 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS JUST PASS THIS MOT TEST.WILL NEED ATTENTION IN THE FUTURE.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,393 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS JUST PASS THIS MOT TEST.WILL NEED ATTENTION IN THE FUTURE.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,208 miles

slight play in both ends of the front track rod.

washers poor aims and output.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,918 miles

engine oil level is a bit high.

slight play in the n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,526 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 725,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 725,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

10 spots of corrosion saee block plan

Pass 6 Mar 2010 64,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 49,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,146 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,609 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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AO02 LMV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO02 LMV, 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 AO02 LMV registered?

AO02 LMV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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