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EU02 EAG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 103,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 94,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,259 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 91,259 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 88,388 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 84,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 80,559 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,385 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,557 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,277 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,606 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,182 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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EU02 EAG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EU02 EAG, 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 EU02 EAG?

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What year was EU02 EAG registered?

EU02 EAG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is EU02 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 EAG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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