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AU52 ZCY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

316,334 mi
Last recorded316,334 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 316,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 309,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 302,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 297,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 291,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 285,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 280,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 268,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 248,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 226,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 211,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 194,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 174,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 154,832 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 136,477 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 108,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 87,018 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 ZCY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY?

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What year was AU52 ZCY registered?

AU52 ZCY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is AU52 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 ZCY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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