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AF02 FVB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,702 mi
Last recorded175,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 175,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 175,303 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

hand brake just met required standard

Pass 4 Jul 2019 174,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 174,839 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 172,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 162,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 157,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 150,231 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 142,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 135,779 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 135,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 130,114 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 130,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 121,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 111,545 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 111,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 99,269 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 87,486 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,760 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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AF02 FVB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF02 FVB, 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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AF02 FVB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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