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AU02 NFE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,090 mi
Last recorded121,090 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 121,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,166 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,129 miles

both rear shocks- bushes worn

front and rear coil springs - worn/corroded

front axle swivel joints - worn/slight leak

Pass 10 Dec 2019 103,497 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,172 miles

Both rear shock absorbers - bushes worn / play

front steering damper - bushes worn / play

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,753 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,700 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,700 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,908 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,281 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,202 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,520 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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AU02 NFE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU02 NFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU02 NFE?

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What year was AU02 NFE registered?

AU02 NFE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AU02 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 NFE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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