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AV02 VZP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,157 mi
Last recorded132,157 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 132,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 132,157 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2024 131,819 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 129,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 127,562 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 119,413 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,235 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 112,412 miles

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

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

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light through them

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,127 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak hub slight leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,066 miles

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light to be transmitted through them

Fail 11 Jul 2016 103,062 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light to be transmitted through them

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light to be transmitted through them

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light to be transmitted through them

n/s/f hub has slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light to be transmitted through them

n/s/f hub has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,444 miles

front side windows tinted not allowing 70% of light to be transmitted through them

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,057 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,057 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,025 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 45,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,358 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,197 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,188 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 VZP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VZP, 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 AV02 VZP registered?

AV02 VZP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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