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EO51 WCG

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,109 mi
Last recorded135,109 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 135,109 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 135,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 135,092 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickup wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure securing channel corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced from axle back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickup wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure securing channel corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced from axle back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance joining chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 134,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 132,898 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear chassi section slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 127,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,928 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 119,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,038 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 112,029 miles

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

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 998,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 91,702 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 91,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 89,375 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WCG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EO51 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

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

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