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7157 F

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,085 mi
Last recorded81,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7157 F
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 79,757 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 79,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,552 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 77,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,252 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,928 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,751 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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7157 F is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 7157 F, 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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What year was 7157 F registered?

7157 F is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is 7157 F safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7157 F shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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