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FD02 OWU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,418 mi
Last recorded131,418 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 OWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,418 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 131,003 miles

front hocky sticks bushes perrished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jan 2024 130,446 miles

front hockey sticks bushes perrished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,595 miles

front hockey sticks bushes perrished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Oct 2021 128,531 miles

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

front hockey sticks bushes perrished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,831 miles

front hockey stick bushes are worn

oil leaks

slight play in the os track rod end

Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,348 miles

front hockey stick bushes are worn

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,210 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front globe leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2018 122,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front globe leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 120,612 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 119,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,353 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 115,007 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 113,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,532 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 89,619 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 89,619 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 87,168 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 79,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 72,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,110 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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FD02 OWU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FD02 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD02 OWU registered?

FD02 OWU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is FD02 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD02 OWU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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