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DN51 WNV

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,328 mi
Last recorded185,328 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 185,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

underside undersealed

Fail 15 May 2026 185,321 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2025 182,599 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside undersilled

Fail 1 Apr 2025 182,569 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside undersilled

Pass 29 Jan 2024 178,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 175,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 173,789 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

rusty underside

Fail 3 Dec 2021 173,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

rusty underside

Pass 23 Nov 2020 170,603 miles

rusty underside

Pass 14 May 2019 164,412 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 153,230 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear tyre on limit

rear seats perminantly removed

some play in steering damper bush

Fail 30 Jan 2018 153,209 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear tyre on limit

rear seats perminantly removed

some play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Feb 2017 139,631 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 133,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 117,190 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering damper bushes

Fail 12 Jan 2015 117,190 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,424 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 115,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 112,443 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 108,902 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 106,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,490 miles

rear crossmeber showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2008 104,392 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 101,094 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 90,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 75,954 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 WNV 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 WNV, 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 WNV registered?

DN51 WNV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2002.

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