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EY02 YRA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,806 mi
Last recorded123,806 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 YRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 123,806 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 123,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 122,806 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 122,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 121,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 121,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 118,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,413 miles

Both front swivel seals leaking

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,219 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,643 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,353 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,968 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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EY02 YRA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

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

Is EY02 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY02 YRA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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