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DN51 WLA

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

252,880 mi
Last recorded252,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 WLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 252,880 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear crossmember by axle tie bar arms in front of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 248,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 241,397 miles

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

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

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

advise offside front coil spring not located properly at top

Fail 7 Mar 2023 241,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

advise offside front coil spring not located properly at top

Pass 10 Aug 2021 238,834 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 232,013 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 220,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 210,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 199,312 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 199,189 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 190,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 184,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 176,170 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 176,027 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 163,231 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 162,982 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 149,119 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 148,914 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 133,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,030 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 117,811 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 102,931 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 102,066 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 96,448 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 85,860 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 WLA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN51 WLA, 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 DN51 WLA registered?

DN51 WLA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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