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80 FUH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 48,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 48,380 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 48,250 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,853 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 46,112 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,195 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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80 FUH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 80 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

80 FUH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is 80 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 FUH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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