MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Fuel tank cover corroded
Nearside Front Indicator water ingress
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
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))
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
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))
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear brake disc corroded
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
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all 4 coil springs corroded
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
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of ARN 2E?
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What year was ARN 2E registered?
ARN 2E is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.
Is ARN 2E safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARN 2E shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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