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AU02 NFY

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,278 mi
Last recorded122,278 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 122,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 122,278 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector not red in colour Both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 122,226 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector not red in colour Both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,232 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 117,716 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,133 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,501 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,951 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel seal is slightly leaking

Offside Front axle swivel seal is slightly leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2016 72,951 miles

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front axle swivel seal is slightly leaking

Offside Front axle swivel seal is slightly leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,442 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

diesel damp with oil

o/s swivel housing is damp with oil.

slight play in steering damper rubber bush

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,114 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,677 miles

Rear Disc's Pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,677 miles

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

Rear Disc's Pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,313 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 54,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape and starting to crack.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,662 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 44,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,194 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 NFY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White 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 AU02 NFY, 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 AU02 NFY registered?

AU02 NFY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 NFY 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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