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AY02 GZC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,509 mi
Last recorded85,509 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 GZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,509 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 84,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 8 May 2025 84,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 83,411 miles

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

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 May 2024 83,411 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 78,392 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,484 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,480 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,424 miles

underside corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,341 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,102 miles

Brake pipes under vehicle coated with grease.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,294 miles

metal brake pipes under vehicle coated with waxoil/grease.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,001 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear chassis beam corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,180 miles

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

rear x member corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,886 miles

all brake pipe's have corrosion

chassis has slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pad's getting low

transmission has a oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,105 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear "X" member corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,786 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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AY02 GZC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AY02 GZC, 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 AY02 GZC registered?

AY02 GZC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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