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AP52 AGY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,653 mi
Last recorded22,653 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 22,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 22,625 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 22,450 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 22,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 22,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE FUEL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,141 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 18,753 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 18,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 17,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 17,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 15,361 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 13,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 9,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 7,745 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 7,508 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,648 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 4,157 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 3,407 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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AP52 AGY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP52 AGY, 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 AP52 AGY registered?

AP52 AGY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is AP52 AGY safe to buy?

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