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DN51 WDT

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 WDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,564 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 88,564 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,918 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead heavily corroded

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,349 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 87,334 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 176,950 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 73,607 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 73,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling lower steering uj (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 71,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 1 Dec 2017 70,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,281 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,126 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 69,125 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,865 miles

All road wheels pitted / corroded

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

General underbody corrosion to chasis and all components

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,219 miles

n/s/f door mirror broken

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp images deteriorated

o/s front brake pads worn more than nearside

slight binding o/s front brake

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 51,129 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,894 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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DN51 WDT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DN51 WDT, 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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DN51 WDT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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