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FG02 ZVV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

222,780 mi
Last recorded222,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 ZVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 222,780 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 222,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 219,754 miles

FUEL FILTER LEAK

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVELS WORN TOP AND BOTTOM (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 REG PLATE LAMPS INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 219,754 miles

FUEL FILTER LEAK

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVELS WORN TOP AND BOTTOM (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high OSF HEADLAMP AIM TOO HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 REG PLATE LAMPS INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 211,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front differential oil leak. Not excessive.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper body. A-pillar, lower. (nearside & offside). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to rear cross-member, Suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-vehicle, front to rear corrosion. Chassis longitudinal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 211,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front differential oil leak. Not excessive.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper body. A-pillar, lower. (nearside & offside). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to rear cross-member, Suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-vehicle, front to rear corrosion. Chassis longitudinal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 202,790 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front differential oil leak, not excessive.

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to rear cross-member suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-vehicle, front to rear corrosion. Chassis longitudinal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 202,786 miles

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Stabiliser bar. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front differential oil leak, not excessive.

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to rear cross-member suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-vehicle, front to rear corrosion. Chassis longitudinal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 194,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 184,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 174,212 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 163,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 153,854 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 144,562 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 134,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 125,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,308 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,628 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,756 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,892 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,536 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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FG02 ZVV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FG02 ZVV, 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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FG02 ZVV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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