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AU02 NDJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 102,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 98,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 90,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 82,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 80,968 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 80,968 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

oil leaks on front exhaust

track rod bent

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,446 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 72,277 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 72,277 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,846 miles

diff pinion oil seal leaking

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,846 miles

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

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,493 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,493 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,982 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 61,982 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,504 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,449 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

parking brake warning light on all the time

rear propshaft u.j worn

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,377 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 36,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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AU02 NDJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AU02 NDJ, 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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AU02 NDJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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