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AU02 FKF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,401 mi
Last recorded123,401 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 123,401 miles

All body mounts corroded

Body muddy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Underside muddy

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,040 miles

Front Both Front Wheel hub seals leaking

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,628 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,628 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,258 miles

chassis is covered in under seal all over

Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,255 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Engine bay bulk head is corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,832 miles

Body mount corrosion

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

General under-body corrosion

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box has a slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,059 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,425 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 75,112 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Windscreen damage (nearside), less than 40mm.

Pass 6 May 2010 64,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler tube damp

steering box damp

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,946 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 54,946 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,826 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 37,825 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear prop loose

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,401 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 30,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FKF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FKF, 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 FKF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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