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AP52 AFU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,417 mi
Last recorded156,417 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 156,417 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 153,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 141,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside headlamp glass cracked.both front brake discs slightly worn.slight play in lower steeri ng column joint.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 141,316 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside headlamp glass cracked.both front brake discs slightly worn.slight play in lower steeri ng column joint.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 139,336 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn.

offside headlamp glass cracked.wiper switch faulty and will not switch off.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 127,783 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked.offside headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 126,755 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 113,579 miles

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

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

offside headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 112,790 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,199 miles

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Rear number plate discolouring.

Screen damaged.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,199 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Oil leak at offside hub swivel.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Screen damaged.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,213 miles

Screen damage evident,just outside "ZONE A".

Wear evident in offside front hub banjo bearings.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,174 miles

Damage to windscreen evident,just outside "Zone A"

Offside front headlamp glass cracked.

Slight P.S.P.fluid loss evident at steering box.

Wear evident in rear shocker mounting rubbers.

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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AP52 AFU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AP52 AFU, 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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AP52 AFU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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