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FC02 LPF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 LPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,242 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed

Fail 10 Jun 2026 88,242 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,672 miles

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2023 87,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,978 miles

steering idler gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,567 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,010 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 114,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FC02 LPF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FC02 LPF, 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 FC02 LPF registered?

FC02 LPF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FC02 LPF safe to buy?

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