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CE02 AYA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 AYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 128,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 128,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 122,092 miles

Nearside chassis has corrosion

Offside chassis has corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 118,510 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tow bar mounting has corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2023 118,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear tow bar mounting has corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 115,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,604 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 112,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel bearing slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 112,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance off side lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Towbar component defective tow bar pin missing (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel bearing slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 110,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,139 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 104,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,635 miles

Rear chassis has corrossion

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,661 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear bump stops missing

fuel pressure regulator slightly damp

Fail 17 Jun 2016 98,661 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

fuel pressure regulator slightly damp

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,015 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 92,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,757 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 87,757 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,552 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,552 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,474 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 76,137 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,432 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 65,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,293 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 59,300 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hand barake lever loose

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,582 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 51,582 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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CE02 AYA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 CE02 AYA, 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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CE02 AYA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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