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FH02 XNV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 95,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,622 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust pipe clamping points corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,299 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight wear releasing slight amount of grease oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,842 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,095 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 90,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,405 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2016 88,405 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,579 miles

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front spheres damp

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s o/s front spheres damp

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,924 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)

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,976 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 692,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2009 692,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s o/s front tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,620 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2007 62,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,123 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 XNV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XNV, 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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What year was FH02 XNV registered?

FH02 XNV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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