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F12 HJP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,853 mi
Last recorded138,853 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 HJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,539 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at chassis mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,034 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 136,401 miles

radius arm bushes perished

Pass 24 Aug 2021 135,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,377 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 134,377 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,495 miles

Centre exhaust box slightly blowing

Centre exhaust mount broken - exhaust system still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,107 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 115,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2013 95,854 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,915 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 84,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,197 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,197 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,290 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 64,699 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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F12 HJP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F12 HJP, 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 F12 HJP registered?

F12 HJP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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