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AU02 NGF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,908 mi
Last recorded62,908 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master to n/s / o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,742 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to front outlets (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 61,742 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to front outlets (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union loose in calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,724 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 60,719 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal goes to floor on application (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 60,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lamp & reflector deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front brake calipers badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake calipers badly corroded

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,416 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,538 miles

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

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel filter corroded and damp

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,027 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,468 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf swivel joint seals weeping

Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf swivel joint seals weeping

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,915 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 37,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,894 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NGF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

AU02 NGF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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