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EY02 LHU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 LHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 126,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,186 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,576 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 106,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,318 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,845 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,120 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,905 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres age deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2010 76,905 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres age deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,728 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2009 72,728 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,278 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 45,278 miles

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

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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EY02 LHU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EY02 LHU, 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

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What year was EY02 LHU registered?

EY02 LHU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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