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F8 MLR

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,953 mi
Last recorded162,953 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 MLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 162,953 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 157,150 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 150,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 144,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 138,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 138,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 133,499 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 133,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,683 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 130,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering arm outer ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,976 miles

chassis corroded

handbrake only just met legal requirements

Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 112,805 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear universal joint needs repair

Steering damper bushes worn

Fail 16 Oct 2015 105,426 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear universal joint needs repair

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,497 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front hub seals leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front hub seals leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,930 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,901 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,206 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 44,206 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,645 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 MLR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MLR, 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 MLR registered?

F8 MLR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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