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EO51 WCD

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,475 mi
Last recorded73,475 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 WCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 73,475 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,475 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,270 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,744 miles

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

front and rear disc pads half worn

handbrake travel getting high

offside front and nearside rear door hinges have slight play

play on rear half shafts and drive flanges

reversing light not working

slight oil leak at transfer box

Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear disc pads half worn

handbrake travel getting high

offside front and nearside rear door hinges have slight play

play on rear half shafts and drive flanges

reversing light not working

slight oil leak at transfer box

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,400 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads moving slightly inside calipers

nearside front and rear lower door hinges showing wear

nearside front door stop missing

signs of wear on nearside and offside rear outer half shafts and flanges

reversing lights not working

Pass 30 May 2011 41,779 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

front bumper loose

nearside door mirror loose

oil leak at rear of gear box

Fail 25 May 2011 41,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

front bumper loose

nearside door mirror loose

oil leak at rear of gear box

Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,287 miles

front wheel bearings noisey when spun

hi level brake light inop

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2010 25,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wheel bearings noisey when spun

hi level brake light inop

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 15 May 2009 21,485 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 21,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,756 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not deep

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep

Pass 3 May 2007 15,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,806 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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EO51 WCD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO51 WCD, 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 EO51 WCD registered?

EO51 WCD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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