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AP02 CYO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,158 mi
Last recorded62,158 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,158 miles

All tyres perished.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres perished.

Pass 18 May 2015 61,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,161 miles

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,931 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,828 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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AP02 CYO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AP02 CYO, 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 AP02 CYO registered?

AP02 CYO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is AP02 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 CYO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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