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FH02 WKP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 WKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,160 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 87,135 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,482 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 85,480 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

dampness steering box area

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,367 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,365 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 77,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,716 miles

Dampness Nearside front and offside front tractor joints

Slight play Nearside rear shock absorber upper bush

Slight play offside rear shock absorber upper bush

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,716 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Dampness Nearside front and offside front tractor joints

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Slight seepage nearside and offside front tractor joints

Pass 10 May 2016 71,303 miles

Both rear shock absorbers upper mounting bushes slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 69,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2014 66,567 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 62,998 miles

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Pass 11 May 2012 60,473 miles

Both tractor joints weeping oil

Handbrake warning lamp not working correctly

Rear brake effeincys a little low

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 May 2012 60,438 miles

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

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

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

Both tractor joints weeping oil

Handbrake warning lamp not working correctly

Rear brake effeincys a little low

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 May 2011 57,849 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2011 57,849 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 65,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,369 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 50,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,826 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 49,823 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake pads approx 4mm

parking brake lever close to limit of travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake fluid just off max mark

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,944 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 WKP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FH02 WKP, 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 WKP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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