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AX02 GHV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

218,128 mi
Last recorded218,128 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 GHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 218,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 218,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering damper rubber bush play detected

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 212,937 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 212,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 204,552 miles

little wear in steering damper o/s mounting bush

Fail 31 Mar 2018 204,549 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering rod (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

little wear in steering damper o/s mounting bush

rear prop shaft rear u/j worn to excess

Pass 23 Mar 2017 195,922 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some body damage

Fail 14 Mar 2017 195,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear no plate starting to detiorate

some body damage

Pass 4 Apr 2016 187,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

VEHICLE HAS MUD IN PLACES

Fail 1 Apr 2016 187,006 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

VEHICLE HAS MUD IN PLACES

Pass 16 Mar 2015 178,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 168,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 158,033 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 152,815 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 148,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 143,175 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 125,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 105,646 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 53,770 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 GHV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GHV, 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 AX02 GHV registered?

AX02 GHV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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