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EJZ 4314

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,632 mi
Last recorded168,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 4314
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 168,632 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 168,584 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead marked with chalk (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded in 2 seperate places, next to each other marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure behind drivers seat connecting chassis to body marked with chalk (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 165,007 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 161,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 11 Feb 2022 155,798 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 155,688 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop ,,diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 127,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,543 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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EJZ 4314 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJZ 4314, 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 EJZ 4314 registered?

EJZ 4314 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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