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AV02 WOB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,857 mi
Last recorded127,857 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 127,857 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 125,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,041 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 122,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,807 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 115,048 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,946 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,026 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 112,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested not tested due to loose front wheel (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose all 5 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 109,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 102,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 82,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 73,753 miles

advice rear seats

nail in tyre edge of tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,477 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 WOB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

AV02 WOB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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