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AU52 ZBN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

179,242 mi
Last recorded179,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 179,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 176,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 173,443 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 173,443 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 165,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 159,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 157,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 154,993 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 153,390 miles

advise heavy corrosion on n/s/r outer x member

advise heavy corrosion on o/s/r outer x member

Fail 24 Sep 2018 153,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise heavy corrosion on n/s/r outer x member

advise heavy corrosion on o/s/r outer x member

Pass 19 Sep 2017 151,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion rear body mountings

rear cross member corroded, not in prescribed area

Pass 25 Aug 2016 148,111 miles

slight play in steering drop arm

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion both rear body mountings

Fail 19 Aug 2016 147,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion both rear body mountings

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 24 Aug 2015 143,994 miles

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

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

Rear cross member corroded, not in prescribed area

Slight vertical movement in nearside track rod end

Fail 20 Aug 2015 143,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear cross member corroded, not in prescribed area

Slight vertical movement in nearside track rod end

Pass 4 Sep 2014 139,617 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 139,595 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 135,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 135,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2010 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2009 90,574 miles

drivers seat belt,reel cover missing.

Pass 15 May 2008 85,637 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 73,581 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 73,581 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2006 51,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 51,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZBN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZBN, 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 AU52 ZBN registered?

AU52 ZBN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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