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AY02 GZR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,825 mi
Last recorded107,825 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 GZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 107,825 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in line with rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s out rigger in line with rear doors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in lower col UJ (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 107,783 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in line with rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s out rigger in line with rear doors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in lower col UJ (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 105,793 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body crossmember forward of rear axle is corroded but not to excess

nearside rear body mounting to chassis is corroded but not to excess

Fail 23 Sep 2024 105,279 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body crossmember forward of rear axle is corroded but not to excess

nearside rear body mounting to chassis is corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmemeber forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 104,224 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to differential (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to differential (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmemeber forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 103,054 miles

Body mounting crossmember forward of rear axle is corroded - body is still adequately supported.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shock absorbers' bushes are worn - on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 103,054 miles

Body mounting crossmember forward of rear axle is corroded - body is still adequately supported.

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shock absorbers' bushes are worn - on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,762 miles

Body mounting crossmember in front of rear axle is heavily corroded. Body is adequately attached with other mountings - attention recommended

Brake servo is corroded - approaching limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both - on limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside step is heavily corroded - unsafe to use.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower - on limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body crossmember support is heavily corroded at its offside end. Body is still secure. attention recommended.

underside is muddy

Nearside side step and mounting are heavily corroded - unsafe to use.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,413 miles

Body bearer forward of rear axle is corroded but still supporting body securely.

Light cuts in all tyres - cord not visible.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes worn to limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside side step is heavily corroded. Dangerous if used.

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,399 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (in several areas) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember (in several areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body bearer forward of rear axle is corroded but still supporting body securely.

Light cuts in all tyres - cord not visible.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes worn to limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside side step is heavily corroded. Dangerous if used.

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,825 miles

All tyres have light cuts - cord not visible.

Bearer forward of rear axle connecting body to chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Nearside rear lower and and both upper shock absorber bushes are worn but not to excess.

Nearside side step is heavily corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is split

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting approaching limit (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember - approaching limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 97,825 miles

All tyres have light cuts - cord not visible.

Bearer forward of rear axle connecting body to chassis is corroded but not to excess.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear lower and and both upper shock absorber bushes are worn but not to excess.

Nearside side step is heavily corroded.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is split

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting approaching limit (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember - approaching limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,264 miles

Light cuts in offside rear and both front tyres.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on limit - replacement recommended. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear lower and both upper rear shock absorbers' bushes are worn - not to excess

Offside rear door latches securely when closed with medium force - attention recommended.

Oil leak front differential

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)

Side steps are heavily corroded.

Slight judder when braking

Transfer box is stuck in high range.

Underside is heavily undersealed and muddy.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,107 miles

All tyres have cuts in their sidewalls but not through to cord.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers' upper and lower bushes are worn to limit.

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)

Side steps and their brackets are corroded to the extent that they are unsafe to use.

Slight brake judder due to warped, uneven or corroded brake discs.

Some play in tow ball bracket/pins but not to excess.

Transfer box shift is stuck in high range.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)

backlash in rear differential is more than is usual. attention recommended.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres have cuts in their sidewalls but not through to cord.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers' upper and lower bushes are worn to limit.

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)

Side steps and their brackets are corroded to the extent that they are unsafe to use.

Slight brake judder due to warped, uneven or corroded brake discs.

Some play in tow ball bracket/pins but not to excess.

Transfer box shift is stuck in high range.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)

backlash in rear differential is more than is usual. attention recommended.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,715 miles

All tyres have cuts but not to cord.

Backlash in rear differential is more than usual, attention recommended.

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

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

Offside rear lamp guard is insecure.

Towbar bracket lower retaining pin clip is secured with wire. A new pin is recommended.

Transfer box lever doesn't operate.(stays in high range)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 93,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres have cuts but not to cord.

Backlash in rear differential is more than usual, attention recommended.

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

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

Offside rear lamp guard is insecure.

Towbar bracket lower retaining pin clip is secured with wire. A new pin is recommended.

Transfer box lever doesn't operate.(stays in high range)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,051 miles

All rear shock absorber bushes are worn but not to excess. Replacement recommended.

Chassis is corroding, cleaning and protection recommended.

Exhaust system is corroded but secure and not blowing.

Nearside front and both rear tyres are lightly cut.

Oil leak

Side steps' brackets are corroded.

Transfer box control lever is seized.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,617 miles

All lamps are dirty.

All tyre walls are lightly cut (except offside front which is cut to cord).

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Chassis is corroding, cleaning and protection recommendced to slow further deterioration.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes are worn, replacement recommended.

Oil leak

Side step brackets are corroded. cleaning and protection recommended.

Towing bracket is fitted but no tow ball.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 90,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

All lamps are dirty.

All tyre walls are lightly cut (except offside front which is cut to cord).

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Chassis is corroding, cleaning and protection recommendced to slow further deterioration.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes are worn, replacement recommended.

Oil leak

Side step brackets are corroded. cleaning and protection recommended.

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Towing bracket is fitted but no tow ball.

Fail 30 May 2012 88,873 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion started on exhaust

Pass 30 May 2012 88,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion started on exhaust

Pass 24 May 2011 87,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion started on exhaust

Fail 23 May 2011 87,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion started on exhaust

Pass 29 May 2010 86,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 80,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,128 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 33,128 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 GZR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZR, 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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AY02 GZR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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