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DU51 JFJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

130,660 mi
Last recorded130,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 JFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 130,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 128,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 126,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,534 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,265 miles

Tyre valve stem cracked - all 4

Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,119 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged 3 off (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 103,705 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,336 miles

legislation may change to make this vehicle a Class VII for MOT purposes

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,582 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,990 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 65,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,813 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,089 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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DU51 JFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 DU51 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU51 JFJ?

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What year was DU51 JFJ registered?

DU51 JFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is DU51 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 JFJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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