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AO52 WMA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,455 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 148,455 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 146,657 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 146,610 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake insecure REAR PROPSHAFT UJ EXCESSIVELY WORN (1.1.21 (c))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm STEERING BOX DROP ARM NUT LOOSE AND BALL JOINT RUBBER DAMAGED (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure GLASS BROKEN (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 144,955 miles

Nearside Front side light glass damaged

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 144,955 miles

Nearside Front side light glass damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 137,368 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 137,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm triangle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm triangle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering damper end bush loose

Pass 27 Sep 2019 130,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 126,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 118,947 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 118,947 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 115,403 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slight leak (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filter housing damp but not dripping fuel

Fail 6 Apr 2016 115,297 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear propshaft uj excess play

Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,983 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,697 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 97,664 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,022 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 65,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,347 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

O/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,174 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

O/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,657 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 30,475 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,475 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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AO52 WMA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AO52 WMA, 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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AO52 WMA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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