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AO02 LMY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,743 mi
Last recorded61,743 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 LMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 61,743 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,726 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,079 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,079 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,214 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 57,214 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,397 miles

Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorate

Pass 26 Aug 2020 55,839 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 55,838 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,633 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub/swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 40,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 38,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 33,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 27,653 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 27,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 25,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 25,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 25,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Road springs loose in mountings when suspension fully extended .

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 17 May 2012 22,178 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 22,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,954 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 19,954 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 169,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,597 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,491 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,844 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 10,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 LMY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AO02 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

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

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