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F25 ACS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,614 mi
Last recorded177,614 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 ACS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 177,614 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 177,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 174,274 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 171,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 171,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 166,144 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 163,822 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 160,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 159,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 156,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 154,659 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 151,964 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 144,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear shockabsorber not fully secure at lower fitment

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 134,678 miles

chassis rusty at rear

Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,559 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

steering box leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 126,557 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both front wheel bearings

steering box leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 117,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

rear brake hose ferrels rusty

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 23 Sep 2013 117,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

rear brake hose ferrels rusty

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 111,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 98,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,414 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 65,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,047 miles

Hand brake travel.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Hand brake travel.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 42,136 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 42,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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F25 ACS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F25 ACS, 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 F25 ACS registered?

F25 ACS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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