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FE02 YVK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,162 mi
Last recorded120,162 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 117,822 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 117,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 116,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,581 miles

Offside Front swivel slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 820,553 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 818,660 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,327 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,911 miles

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

both front hubs are damp

exhaust system is very corroded

front diff is damp

transfer box is wet

Fail 12 Feb 2013 77,908 miles

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

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

both front hubs are damp

exhaust system is very corroded

front diff is damp

transfer box is wet

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,757 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

f/n/s drag link slightly worn

f/o/s hub seal damp

front brake discs & pads worn

rear number plate will need attention

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,677 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front nearside brake pads are worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 72,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system is corroded

front nearside brake pads are worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 53,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 44,162 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 YVK 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 87%.

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 FE02 YVK, 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 FE02 YVK registered?

FE02 YVK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is FE02 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE02 YVK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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