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31 FRY

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,229 mi
Last recorded23,229 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 FRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 23,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 21,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,673 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 19,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 19,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 18,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 15,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 11,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 16,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,284 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,086 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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31 FRY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 31 FRY, 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 31 FRY?

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What year was 31 FRY registered?

31 FRY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is 31 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 31 FRY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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