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DN51 WLD

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,397 mi
Last recorded202,397 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 202,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 202,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 193,089 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 193,083 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 189,374 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 189,362 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 182,304 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 182,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side repeater not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged receiver broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member x 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 176,207 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 176,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 169,095 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 149,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 120,118 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 119,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 101,663 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 706,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,459 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,008 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,223 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 45,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 WLD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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