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FKS 954

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKS 954
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 70,428 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,822 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,439 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,898 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,662 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,931 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,964 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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FKS 954 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKS 954, 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

How do I check the history of FKS 954?

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What year was FKS 954 registered?

FKS 954 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is FKS 954 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKS 954 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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