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FH02 XGL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,419 mi
Last recorded189,419 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 XGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 189,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 189,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper and lower (2.2.2 (c))

long park brake travel, [very little reserve trave] attention needed

Pass 18 Aug 2022 188,300 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All spring plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

slight corrosion to body mount areas

Fail 18 Aug 2022 188,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All spring plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

slight corrosion to body mount areas

Pass 13 Aug 2021 186,683 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

Fail 13 Aug 2021 186,683 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2020 184,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 178,253 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 178,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 174,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Coolant leak lower blanking bung ()

Offside center body mountings corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel pulls to stop (3.1.6b)

rear diff support arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2018 174,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Coolant leak lower blanking bung ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside center body mountings corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel pulls to stop (3.1.6b)

rear diff support arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2016 172,233 miles

corrosion front bumper

fuel filter held on by cable tie

o-s front door insecure

oil cooler leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2016 172,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion front bumper

fuel filter held on by cable tie

o-s front door insecure

oil cooler leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 157,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 143,930 miles

Oil leak

diff leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2014 143,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

diff leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,236 miles

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 129,236 miles

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

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

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 129,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre treads fatigued, o/r is the worst

oil leaking from o/s/f axle swivel joint

Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,554 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 127,554 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 112,297 miles

damage to side wall n-s rear tyre

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 16 Feb 2009 102,644 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 102,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Feb 2008 91,769 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 91,755 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 84,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 67,268 miles

damp on transmission brake back plate

Pass 19 May 2005 45,881 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 XGL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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