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DU02 ZTJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,171 mi
Last recorded134,171 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ZTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 134,171 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 134,171 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,208 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 129,112 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front shaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable Rear diff case split and leaking (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 125,760 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,339 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 119,892 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 119,891 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,365 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 116,365 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,525 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

drivers seat slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,416 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

drivers seat belt webbing slightly worn

Fail 21 Feb 2019 109,416 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

drivers and passenger's seat bases worn

drivers seat belt webbing slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,778 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BASES IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 105,775 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET CORRODED OFF (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM JOINT GAITOR (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking ENGINE COMPARTMENT (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET DIRECTION (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HEADLAMP LENS DISCOLOURED (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front SEAT BASE HOLED/TORN

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENS MISTY/SMOKEY (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,222 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air intake pipe split

front bumper damaged

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 94,222 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air intake pipe split

all 4 tyres side walls slightly cracked

drivers seat base worn

front bumper damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,060 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 79,941 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 74,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,681 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 69,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers door check strap defective

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,609 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 62,149 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear propshaft inscure on handbrake drum

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,267 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,774 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,082 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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DU02 ZTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU02 ZTJ, 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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DU02 ZTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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