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DL51 AGY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,660 mi
Last recorded135,660 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL51 AGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 135,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 133,020 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 129,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 128,278 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,701 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 123,695 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 113,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,374 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 108,359 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,484 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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DL51 AGY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DL51 AGY, 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 DL51 AGY?

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What year was DL51 AGY registered?

DL51 AGY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DL51 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL51 AGY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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