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EJM 14F

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJM 14F
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 117,779 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,833 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 115,947 miles

all brake discs showing corrosion

both front inner drive shaft hubs ,some leaks present

clutch pedal rubber smooth in places

coil spring corroded both front coils springs ,corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs ,corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system heavy corrosion

metal brake pipes ,badly made and poorly clipped/secured on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2015 115,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 115,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,645 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,393 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,948 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 89,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,960 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 79,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2007 68,979 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,979 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,029 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 55,029 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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EJM 14F is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJM 14F, 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 EJM 14F registered?

EJM 14F is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is EJM 14F safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJM 14F shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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