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ARN 2E

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,115 mi
Last recorded150,115 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 2E
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,115 miles

NSR brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 144,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs backing plate missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,476 miles

Fuel tank cover corroded

Nearside Front Indicator water ingress

Fail 7 Nov 2023 136,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel tank cover corroded

Nearside Front Indicator water ingress

Pass 15 Nov 2022 131,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,692 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 113,963 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,879 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 106,879 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 98,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 87,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 May 2012 79,513 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 712,043 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 712,043 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,397 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 52,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,399 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,093 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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ARN 2E is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ARN 2E, 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 ARN 2E registered?

ARN 2E is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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