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C61 HBA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,850 mi
Last recorded220,850 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC61 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 220,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 218,429 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 215,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 212,522 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 211,908 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 211,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 208,957 miles

general corosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2011 208,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

general corosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2010 194,764 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 183,102 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 170,775 miles

general corosion undervehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2008 170,775 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 157,081 miles

brake pipes starting to corode

indicator lenses starting to fade orange

Pass 21 Jun 2006 144,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C61 HBA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 C61 HBA, 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 C61 HBA?

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What year was C61 HBA registered?

C61 HBA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is C61 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C61 HBA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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