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EY02 FGC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,248 mi
Last recorded110,248 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 FGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 110,248 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 109,877 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Fulcrum bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 103,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,795 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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play at pitman arm

Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,334 miles

steering box oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 83,057 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 766,030 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyre walls perrished not trough to cords

Pass 29 May 2015 73,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 699,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 65,861 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 60,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 54,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,265 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,911 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 30,911 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EY02 FGC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EY02 FGC, 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 EY02 FGC registered?

EY02 FGC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is EY02 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY02 FGC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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