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FJ02 HVY

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

158,123 mi
Last recorded158,123 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 HVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 158,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2025 156,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 154,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 153,409 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 152,033 miles

oil leak

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 18 Jun 2021 149,986 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2020 148,369 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2019 146,969 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 145,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 144,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 143,715 miles

oil leak's

Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 140,626 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 140,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 138,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 136,240 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 136,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 111,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,015 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 69,012 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 54,991 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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FJ02 HVY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 FJ02 HVY, 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 FJ02 HVY registered?

FJ02 HVY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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