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FH51 FTU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,460 mi
Last recorded108,460 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 FTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,460 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 108,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,188 miles

nearside windscreen damage outside of swept area

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,712 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)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,262 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 65,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 54,048 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 54,046 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)

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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FH51 FTU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH51 FTU, 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 FH51 FTU registered?

FH51 FTU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is FH51 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 FTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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