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FH02 LWK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,248 mi
Last recorded140,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 LWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 140,248 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tri bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tri bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 130,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 120,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,691 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,971 miles

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

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

steering damper light misting of oil

Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,092 miles

both rear brakes corroded

rear x member corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,351 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe has rubbed on axle

corrosion on osr of rear cross member

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,591 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 82,338 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,954 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front springs corrroded.

fuel filter leaking.

glass in head light.

n/s/f weel damaged.

spare weel loose.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,433 miles

front springs corrroded.

fuel filter leaking.

glass in head light.

n/s/f weel damaged.

spare weel loose.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/sfront door catch faulty

Fail 24 Jul 2008 48,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,787 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,862 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 45,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,364 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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FH02 LWK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 FH02 LWK, 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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FH02 LWK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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