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AR51 OSN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,064 mi
Last recorded121,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 OSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 121,064 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 121,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 121,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 120,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Main chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Central Rear Splines worn on rear prop sleeve

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Support bracket rusted away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,317 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 117,317 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 111,020 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm lower joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 100,730 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,992 miles

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

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

steering damper bush warn

steering drop arm joint slight lift

Fail 11 Mar 2017 98,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering damper bush warn

steering drop arm joint slight lift

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,261 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,624 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,301 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 88,292 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,486 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 83,476 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 78,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,760 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OSN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AR51 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

AR51 OSN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is AR51 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 OSN shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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