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AY02 MHJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,423 mi
Last recorded46,423 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 MHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,092 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,359 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 MHJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MHJ, 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

How do I check the history of AY02 MHJ?

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What year was AY02 MHJ registered?

AY02 MHJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is AY02 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 MHJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY02 MHJ have outstanding finance?

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