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EN51 TZE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,098 mi
Last recorded113,098 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 TZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 113,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 106,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 102,922 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 102,922 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2022 98,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached More than one bit (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,745 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 90,980 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 90,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 89,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 87,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,952 miles

n/s/r brake disc surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 8 May 2015 82,166 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 79,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,569 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,591 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,669 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,421 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 165,478 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,964 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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EN51 TZE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN51 TZE, 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 EN51 TZE?

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What year was EN51 TZE registered?

EN51 TZE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is EN51 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 TZE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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