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AV02 KAZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

135,811 mi
Last recorded135,811 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 KAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 135,811 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight fuel leak

Pass 13 Feb 2025 132,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel filter misting of fuel

steering box drop arm boot worn

Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 126,542 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn hub swivel joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear single pipe corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear upper of engine (oil/diesel) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear m/b/pipe corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 93,197 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,887 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 83,880 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 74,766 miles

Both OSF and NSF ARB link rubbers perished

Corrosion appearing on underside of vehicle

N/S steering rubber perished

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,399 miles

front number plate cracked but legible. slight misting of oil from steering box

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,518 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked/perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,211 miles

All tyre`s starting to deterioate

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,090 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,852 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracked and perishing walls

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,791 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,817 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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AV02 KAZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AV02 KAZ, 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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AV02 KAZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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