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AU52 LZP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,541 mi
Last recorded91,541 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,730 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 87,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,227 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil leak

front axle oil seals leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,988 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,617 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,080 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,339 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 LZP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU52 LZP, 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

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What year was AU52 LZP registered?

AU52 LZP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AU52 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 LZP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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