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80 FO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,473 mi
Last recorded137,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 FO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 137,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 137,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 135,835 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 132,361 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 130,443 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 124,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulling Slightly to Left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,412 miles

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

Offside Front Upper king pin play

Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,412 miles

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

Offside Front Upper king pin play

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,747 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in King Pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,123 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,015 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 108,015 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,070 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 105,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,802 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 101,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 983,395 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 983,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,854 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,015 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,273 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 65,272 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 65,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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80 FO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 80 FO, 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 80 FO registered?

80 FO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is 80 FO safe to buy?

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