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AV02 YAJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,298 mi
Last recorded18,298 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 YAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,298 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,099 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 YAJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AV02 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

AV02 YAJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is AV02 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 YAJ shows 4 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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