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HF51 DDZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,004 mi
Last recorded110,004 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 DDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 110,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe very tight/close to gap in body/chassis

Fail 23 Sep 2025 110,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe very tight/close to gap in body/chassis

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,894 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 104,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,093 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 102,088 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail and cross member area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring seat/chassis area rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Advanced corrosion patches on chassis rails

Brake disc inner faces corroded front and rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion evident on all front steering/suspension components

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Locking device for power steering box fastening nuts corroded away - recommend early attention

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

Rear exhaust flange rusted away

Tow bar corroded

coil springs corroded

n/s/f coil spring top spring seat area & chassis rail corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 100,573 miles

both front outriggers corroded

all coil springs rusty

both front chassis areas/spring mount areas heavily corroded

corrosion evident on top of chassis by engine mounts - o/s worse

front lower cross member rusted through in corner

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s/f brake pipe/hose ferrules rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust joint flange/fasteners rusted away

steering box fastener lock plate rusting away on o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs rusty

both front chassis areas/spring mount areas heavily corroded

both front outriggers corroded

corrosion evident on top of chassis by engine mounts - o/s worse

front lower cross member rusted through in corner

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s/f brake pipe/hose ferrules rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust joint flange/fasteners rusted away

steering box fastener lock plate rusting away on o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,939 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

chassis heavily corroded on o/s/r & o/s/f behind outrigger

coil springs corroded

o/s/f spring turret area corroded

rear exhaust flange rusting away

rear tyres, cracking evident on treads and sidewalls

surface rust on all visible brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,544 miles

corrosion evident on all brake pipes

corrosion evident on front coil springs and shock absorber casings

corrosion patches on brake servo

dampness around power steering pipes

radial cracks starting on both rear tyre sidewalls

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear silencer joint heavily corroded

surface rust on rear chassis & front body mountings

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,666 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,358 miles

all coil springs corroded

corrosion evident on front to rear brake pipe & rear union heavily corroded

dampness around power steering reservoir

middle to rear exhaust flanges rusted away & starting to blow - hanger corroded

n/s door catch has minor fault

o/s/f brake hose ferrule & pipe union corroded

o/s/f brake pipe, hose ferrule & pipe union corroded

surface rust evident on underbonnet brake pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all coil springs corroded

corrosion evident on front to rear brake pipe & rear union heavily corroded

dampness around power steering reservoir

middle to rear exhaust flanges rusted away & starting to blow - hanger corroded

n/s door catch has minor fault

o/s/f brake hose ferrule & pipe union corroded

o/s/f brake pipe, hose ferrule & pipe union corroded

surface rust evident on underbonnet brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,741 miles

advanced corrosion on centre box joint & hanger

all coil spring bottoms corroded

surface rust on front to rear brake pipe & ferrule corroded

surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 15 Nov 2011 88,741 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced corrosion on centre box joint & hanger

all coil spring bottoms corroded

surface rust on front to rear brake pipe & ferrule corroded

surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,939 miles

all 4 coil springs have surface rust

centre and rear exhaust rusty, exhaust brackets very rusty

pitting on front brake disc edges

small split in wiper blade ends

washers frozen

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,231 miles

heavy corrosion evident on middle to rear exhaust section joints & hangers.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 796,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering components

Fail 3 Mar 2008 69,045 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering components

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,726 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sign of small leak near fuel filter

wipers only fair

Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,093 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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HF51 DDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HF51 DDZ, 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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HF51 DDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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