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AXZ 2204

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,085 mi
Last recorded158,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 2204
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 158,085 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 156,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 154,835 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 152,924 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside andOffside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 151,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,953 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 145,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 143,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 141,715 miles

Axle Swivel joint has a slight leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Indicators changed to LED Units

Oil leak

Vehicle Raised

Pass 22 Apr 2016 140,232 miles

all lights have been changed to led units

vehicle has been jacked up

Fail 22 Apr 2016 140,232 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

all lights have been changed to led units

vehicle has been jacked up

Pass 10 Apr 2015 137,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

sterrina arm gaitor damaged but still stoping dirt entering

Pass 21 Mar 2013 125,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,820 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,855 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 92,855 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,584 miles

accident damage to ns front corner

non gen horn fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,223 miles

STEERING DAMPNER O/S BUSH WORN

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,208 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

STEERING DAMPNER O/S BUSH WORN

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,427 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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AXZ 2204 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AXZ 2204, 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 AXZ 2204 registered?

AXZ 2204 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is AXZ 2204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 2204 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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