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HG02 VHU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,284 mi
Last recorded150,284 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 150,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 150,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 150,255 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 150,241 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 150,085 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 149,953 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 149,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 149,638 miles

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

front brakes slight binding detected when vehicle jacked

Pass 5 Jan 2015 149,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 148,181 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 148,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,774 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 100,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,058 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2005 14,558 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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HG02 VHU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HG02 VHU, 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 HG02 VHU?

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What year was HG02 VHU registered?

HG02 VHU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is HG02 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 VHU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG02 VHU have outstanding finance?

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