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FA02 UWD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,345 mi
Last recorded166,345 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 UWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2022 166,345 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 165,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 162,079 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 161,730 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all brake pipes corroded

steering damper bush worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 156,867 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 151,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 144,318 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 133,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 122,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 110,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 96,448 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 88,332 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FA02 UWD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA02 UWD, 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 FA02 UWD registered?

FA02 UWD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is FA02 UWD safe to buy?

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