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AU52 NDD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,861 mi
Last recorded149,861 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,861 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 142,343 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe cannot be seen above chassis, but appears slightly corroded as it appears in view mid-wheelbase. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear body crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,127 miles

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front diff pinion seal leaking slightly

o/s/f gear box mount split slightly.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,935 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 122,925 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,733 miles

N/side rear body mount has some corrosion.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 118,714 miles

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

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

N/side rear body mount has some corrosion.

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

Rear discs are in a poor condition due to pads on metal, and corrosion of faces.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,899 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 109,745 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,058 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,748 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,569 miles

centre middle seat belt buckle outer casing missing but seat belt still locks in buckle ok

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,505 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,213 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 NDD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NDD, 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 NDD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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