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F8 MDT

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,586 mi
Last recorded111,586 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 MDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 111,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,863 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 101,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,213 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,213 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,006 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,006 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 84,034 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 58,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pass/side mirror corroded on edges

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pass/side mirror corroded on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 51,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 43,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,347 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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F8 MDT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F8 MDT, 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 F8 MDT registered?

F8 MDT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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