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DHZ 5109

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,896 mi
Last recorded117,896 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 5109
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 117,841 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 117,645 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 117,398 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking Area of fuel filler to tank connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower face of chassis area of forward suspension tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear propshaft joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Rear cross-member badly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 115,690 miles

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

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

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

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 caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 115,664 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near O/S a frame bush (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front swivel housings slight leak.

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

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

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

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 caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,131 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 115,103 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Inop with stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 106,808 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2017 99,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 92,650 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,566 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,106 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper split on edges

slight roughness from pas

Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,106 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper split on edges

slight roughness from pas

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,767 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2013 77,767 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,756 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,891 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 74,891 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2010 72,713 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 72,712 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,324 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,245 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,228 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

incorrect fuel cap fitted but secure

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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DHZ 5109 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DHZ 5109, 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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What year was DHZ 5109 registered?

DHZ 5109 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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