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FD51 TVC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,197 mi
Last recorded121,197 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 TVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 121,197 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 121,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear IND LENSE BROKEN

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 118,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2023 118,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,665 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Both swivel joints leaking fluid

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 112,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Steering damper bush worn

Vehicle dirty

Fail 12 Nov 2019 112,779 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Steering damper bush worn

Vehicle dirty

Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

steering damper bush worn

vehicle dirty

Fail 4 Dec 2018 110,721 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

steering damper bush worn

vehicle dirty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front no. plate damaged

vehicle dirty

Fail 28 Nov 2017 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front no. plate damaged

vehicle dirty

Pass 5 Dec 2016 105,024 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,547 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 86,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,060 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front steereing balls have slight seepage

Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,540 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,540 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,058 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 65,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,673 miles

front steering damper bush - play

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,403 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Rear diff to propshaft seal weeping

Rear propshaft (rear) universal joint slight play

Steering box control arm seal weeping

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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FD51 TVC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 FD51 TVC, 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 FD51 TVC registered?

FD51 TVC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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