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B6 NFU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

156,185 mi
Last recorded156,185 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 NFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 156,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 155,745 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 155,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,174 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 153,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 148,109 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 143,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 131,437 miles

All brake pipes are surface corroded

Chassis have some surface corrosion

Front coil springs are heavily surface corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 124,129 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 117,757 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 112,683 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,322 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 106,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,335 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 102,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,403 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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B6 NFU 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 90.5%.

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 B6 NFU, 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 B6 NFU registered?

B6 NFU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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