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FE02 YVD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,526 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight leak from both front swivel joints

Fail 6 Jan 2025 85,053 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight leak from both front swivel joints

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,211 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Screw in O/S front tyre

Slight leak from both front swivels

Steering drop arm ball joint bust cover perished

Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Engine oil leak

N/S mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Screw in O/S front tyre

Slight leak from both front swivels

Steering drop arm ball joint bust cover perished

Pass 22 Sep 2022 77,730 miles

N/S mirror glass broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear panel corroded

Slight leak from both front swivels

Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 13 Sep 2021 71,771 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Trailer socket cover seized

Fail 7 Sep 2021 71,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Trailer socket cover seized

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside axle joint and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,825 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside axle joint and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,318 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 59,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,778 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis top (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear prop rear UJ worn

centre stop light not working

surface corrosion to rear chassis cross-member

Fail 19 Sep 2016 51,771 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear along chassis top (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis top (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear prop rear UJ worn

centre stop light not working

surface corrosion to rear chassis cross-member

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,569 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,174 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 42,171 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,214 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,214 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,868 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 32,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,546 miles

Advise front number plate

Fail 12 Feb 2010 25,534 miles

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

Advise front number plate

Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,089 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,064 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,161 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 YVD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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