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AY02 GZS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 106,124 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 106,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,348 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,961 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,961 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,511 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 76,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 52,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,455 miles

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slighty craked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber split

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 GZS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZS, 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 AY02 GZS registered?

AY02 GZS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 GZS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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