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EPT 961X

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 961X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 66,139 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering knuckle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering knuckle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 66,106 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant leak water pump

oil weeping from n/s/f and o/s/f front hub seals

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,826 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both Front hub seals has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 64,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 63,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 63,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 63,349 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 62,601 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 62,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,335 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,714 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 61,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 519,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,529 miles
Fail 29 May 2009

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 58,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 57,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 54,661 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 54,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EPT 961X is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPT 961X, 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 EPT 961X registered?

EPT 961X is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is EPT 961X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPT 961X shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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