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FB02 NUO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,781 mi
Last recorded82,781 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 NUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,781 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 822,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,419 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,876 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 81,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,973 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 80,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,720 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 79,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe chaffing on road spring. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe chaffing on spring. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,369 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Tyre Sidewalls perished.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall cracking.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 68,261 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing Rear View Mirror Missing (8.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Transfer Box has a leak

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre Showing Heat Cracks

Nearside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Lower hinge has play (6.2.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,854 miles

number 2 ball joint is clunking.

rear brake pads near limit.

rear r/h side door hinges need tightening

rear shock absorber bottom mounts need tightening.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,854 miles

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

number 2 ball joint is clunking.

rear brake pads near limit.

rear r/h side door hinges need tightening

rear shock absorber bottom mounts need tightening.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 51,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil seepage at transfer box

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

O/S/F Tracta Seal Leaking

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Small stone chip zone 'B' on windscreen above lower windscreen seal

bonnet stay bar retaining stowage clip broken

free play at steering damper mounting bush

oil seepage at gearbox

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,159 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,966 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,095 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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FB02 NUO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FB02 NUO, 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 FB02 NUO registered?

FB02 NUO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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