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AU02 FHZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

257,263 mi
Last recorded257,263 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 257,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 256,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 255,136 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 255,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 251,393 miles

Centre seat not fitted at time of retest. Only two outer seats present.

Fail 31 Jul 2020 251,349 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached washer missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 5 Aug 2019 247,370 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 247,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 240,497 miles

offside headlamp beam cut off for lhd vehicle.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 240,497 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside headlamp beam cut off for lhd vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 228,976 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Damage to offside headlight lens.

Dampness around fuel filter.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front shock absorber is weak.

Oil leak Engine oil. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in rear suspension tie rod front bushes.

Slight play in steering damper lower bush.

Various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 210,588 miles

Damage to offside front headlight light lens.

Front wiper rubbers split on ends.

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

Offside front shock absorber is weak.

Play in steering damper lower bush.

Spare tyre is a different size

Stone chips in windscreen.

Welding repair to nearside rear chassis coated in underseal not allowing full inspection.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 210,317 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Damage to offside front headlight light lens.

Front wiper rubbers split on ends.

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

Offside front shock absorber is weak.

Play in steering damper lower bush.

Spare tyre is a different size

Stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 209,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Damage to offside headlight and condensation inside light.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front shock absorber weak.

Offside front wiper rubber split on ends

Play in steering damper lower bush.

Spare tyre is a different size.

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2015 191,411 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 191,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 173,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 172,589 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 154,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 153,833 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 153,833 miles

speedo not working

Fail 14 May 2012 153,833 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

speedo not working

Pass 28 Jun 2011 153,833 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 153,833 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 153,833 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminat

Fail 20 May 2010 153,833 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates starting to delaminat

Pass 27 May 2009 153,833 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 153,833 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 153,833 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 153,833 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both number plates slightly discoloured

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 30 Apr 2007 143,890 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 143,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Pass 4 Apr 2006 116,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 116,785 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU02 FHZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AU02 FHZ, 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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AU02 FHZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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