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AP51 VSD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,439 miles

door latches sticking

fluid around fuel tank

oil leaking from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

door latches sticking

fluid around fuel tank

oil leaking from engine

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,795 miles

both wipers starting to split

front brake pads worn and discs corroded

oil leaking from engine and front axle

passenger door catch sticking

slight play passenger track rod end

Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,795 miles

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

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

both wipers starting to split

front brake pads worn and discs corroded

oil leaking from engine and front axle

passenger door catch sticking

slight play passenger track rod end

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,280 miles

fluid around fuel tank

passenger track rod end rubbers perished

Fail 8 Feb 2013 89,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluid around fuel tank

passenger track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,703 miles

Nearside front door not always latching securely closed

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,223 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)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,166 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 72,166 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,740 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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AP51 VSD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP51 VSD, 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 AP51 VSD registered?

AP51 VSD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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