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AP02 FPK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,421 mi
Last recorded58,421 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 58,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,203 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,142 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 48,597 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,409 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,116 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 46,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,039 miles

all steel pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,631 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 20,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,588 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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AP02 FPK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP02 FPK, 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

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What year was AP02 FPK registered?

AP02 FPK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AP02 FPK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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