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AR51 FZV

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,546 mi
Last recorded200,546 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 200,546 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 192,775 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

clutch anti slip missing

drivers door security requires adjustment

front number plate slight damaged

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2017 192,775 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

clutch anti slip missing

drivers door security requires adjustment

front number plate slight damaged

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2017 185,854 miles

driver door requires attention

front prop uj alignment wrong

steering box drop arm slight play on spline

Fail 14 Jan 2017 185,854 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour bulb in wrong affecting stop / side (1.1.A.3e)

driver door requires attention

front prop uj alignment wrong

steering box drop arm slight play on spline

Pass 9 Jan 2016 182,324 miles

Both inner door panels missing

Brake pedal anti slip device deteriorating

Park brake in need of attention meets minimum requirement only

unable to fully view underside brake pipes due to manufacturers design

Pass 7 Jan 2015 175,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal anti slip device deteriorating

slight oil leak from rear axle

unable to fully view underside brake pipes due to manufacturers design

Pass 10 Dec 2013 168,389 miles

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

headlamps starting to deteriate

n/s wiper starting to deteriate

oil feed pipe very close to power steering box

unable to inspect brake pipe along o/s top of chassis

Fail 10 Dec 2013 168,389 miles

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

headlamps starting to deteriate

n/s wiper starting to deteriate

oil feed pipe very close to power steering box

unable to inspect brake pipe along o/s top of chassis

Pass 10 Dec 2012 160,784 miles

Both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 148,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jan 2011 134,528 miles

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both drivers and passengers seat bases deteriated

front number plate zipped tied on

one bulb on number plate lamp out

slight leak from both front swival hubs

Fail 5 Jan 2011 134,528 miles

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both drivers and passengers seat bases deteriated

front number plate zipped tied on

one bulb on number plate lamp out

slight leak from both front swival hubs

Pass 7 Jan 2010 12,378 miles

Centre seat now removed

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

o/s interior door handle stiff

Pass 9 Jan 2009 110,589 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 95,700 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 95,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 69,652 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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AR51 FZV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AR51 FZV, 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 AR51 FZV registered?

AR51 FZV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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