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F2 EWN

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 EWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026
Pass 17 Jan 2025 147,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,551 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 130,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,025 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 124,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,420 miles

Offside Front Upper steering column universal joint under bonnet has slight play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,805 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 9 Jan 2018 116,801 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front most bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,456 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,456 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,083 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,661 miles

off road modifacations have been made to suspension and steering

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 874,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,019 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,691 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 53,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,333 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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F2 EWN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F2 EWN, 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 F2 EWN registered?

F2 EWN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is F2 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 EWN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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