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FJ02 XNB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

228,201 mi
Last recorded228,201 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 XNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 228,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 224,402 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 220,483 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 215,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 210,078 miles

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

all four suspensions corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 202,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 199,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 196,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2018 188,641 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 178,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 167,357 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 156,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 150,660 miles

rubber boot on pitman arm is a poor fit but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight leak of grease from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 20 May 2013 144,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 137,485 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 137,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 130,528 miles

steering damper bush showing slight wear but not resulting in excessive movement

steering drop arm joint dust cover split

Pass 26 May 2010 123,331 miles

both front to back brake pipes

both front tyres

Fail 21 May 2010 123,330 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front to back brake pipes

both front tyres

Fail 19 May 2009 117,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 117,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 109,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 103,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007
Fail 25 Jan 2007 98,917 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,387 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 XNB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ02 XNB registered?

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

Is FJ02 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 XNB shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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