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AY02 MFU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,073 mi
Last recorded160,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 MFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 160,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 160,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter pipes osr arch (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 159,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 155,991 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 155,986 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 155,971 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 146,996 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind inner wing panel unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind inner wing panel unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front steering swivel joints weeping slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2022 146,985 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush chalked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind inner wing panel unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind inner wing panel unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front steering swivel joints weeping slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper corroded

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

Offside Front seat deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 132,577 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 132,577 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member and towbar fitting area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 132,577 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member and towbar fitting area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 127,767 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 122,643 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

WEAR IN BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES

Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,661 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 115,661 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,452 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 101,378 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 94,286 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 94,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT HUB OIL SEALS LEAKING

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,474 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,906 miles

crack in screen

Fail 9 Feb 2009 78,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

crack in screen

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,937 miles

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

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

air box pipe in take is off

Fail 18 Jan 2008 74,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air box pipe in take is off

Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,029 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MFU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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