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AX02 PBF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,286 mi
Last recorded150,286 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 150,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 149,565 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering drop arm has play

Fail 3 Sep 2024 149,545 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering drop arm has play

Fail 28 Aug 2024 149,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering drop arm has play

Pass 19 Aug 2023 148,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 147,709 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 146,663 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 146,655 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 145,491 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 140,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 138,575 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 138,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 133,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,368 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust mounting bracket requires attention

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,083 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,799 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 374,504 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 374,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 755,868 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,049 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 67,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,658 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 56,084 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 PBF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PBF, 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

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What year was AX02 PBF registered?

AX02 PBF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is AX02 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 PBF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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