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ET51 OBG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 OBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 84,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 83,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 82,882 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Pipes on front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,378 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat support mount area of rear cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat support mount area of rear cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting underside of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,172 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 80,172 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end union at flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end union at flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end union at flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,467 miles

Offside Front swivel hub pitted and leaking

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,467 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub pitted and leaking

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 76,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,501 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,498 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,914 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 74,914 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,472 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,146 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 59,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,379 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 52,601 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,738 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,027 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 47,027 miles

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

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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ET51 OBG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 ET51 OBG, 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 ET51 OBG registered?

ET51 OBG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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The MOT history for ET51 OBG shows 35 tests with a 62.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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