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AX02 DZL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,344 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,989 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,552 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 25,872 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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AX02 DZL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AX02 DZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX02 DZL?

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What year was AX02 DZL registered?

AX02 DZL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is AX02 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 DZL shows 14 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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