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AU52 ZBJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,909 mi
Last recorded101,909 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,332 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 85,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,246 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,378 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,869 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,198 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,037 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to perish round the circumference close to the rims.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,025 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 30,881 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 ZBJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZBJ, 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

How do I check the history of AU52 ZBJ?

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What year was AU52 ZBJ registered?

AU52 ZBJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 ZBJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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