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AU52 CLY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

206,712 mi
Last recorded206,712 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 CLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 206,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 202,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 198,815 miles

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

front hubs damp

offside front seatbelt buckle casing broken but still works ok

Pass 26 Jan 2018 193,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 193,525 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 187,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 187,379 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both front lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering joint (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 178,473 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 178,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 170,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 170,300 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 160,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 160,901 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 150,793 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 150,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 143,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 143,054 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 134,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 123,513 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2009 123,513 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2008 112,480 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 112,480 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 92,698 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,556 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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AU52 CLY 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 57.7%.

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 AU52 CLY, 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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AU52 CLY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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