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FE02 FYU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,377 mi
Last recorded143,377 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 FYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 136,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 136,546 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 132,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,821 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 129,792 miles

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

General signs of under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 121,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side steps corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 121,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side steps corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,948 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 116,778 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,205 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

slight leak on nearside front swivel joint

Pass 9 Apr 2016 108,948 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 108,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,067 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,432 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 102,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,724 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,463 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 94,487 miles

hanbrake travel on limit

number plate light holder requires attention soon

offside rear fog light slightly damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 56,306 miles

offside front tyre has cuts on outer wall not exposing cords

Fail 10 Mar 2007 56,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front tyre has cuts on outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,957 miles

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

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall, not exposing cords

Fail 14 Mar 2006 41,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall, not exposing cords

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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FE02 FYU 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 70.4%.

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 FE02 FYU, 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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FE02 FYU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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