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AV51 UGL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,406 mi
Last recorded173,406 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 173,406 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 170,690 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 166,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 164,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 161,498 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 157,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 147,459 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 138,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 126,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 118,523 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 105,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,874 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,800 miles

o/s tailgate hinge broken

rear axel noisey

underside of vehicle very dirty

Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,751 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s tailgate hinge broken

rear axel noisey

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 51,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,685 miles

o/s front seat belt casing cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,682 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s front seat belt casing cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,895 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,242 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 34,242 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AV51 UGL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV51 UGL, 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 AV51 UGL registered?

AV51 UGL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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