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FJI 133

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 133
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,521 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 109,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,133 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 106,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,934 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 94,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 88,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2015 841,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,516 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,309 miles

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

slight fuel leak from regulator at rear of cylinder head.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,834 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 31,187 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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FJI 133 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FJI 133, 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 FJI 133 registered?

FJI 133 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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