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FL02 JNF

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 JNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,520 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 74,697 miles

Spare tyre defective Cords exposed on outer sidewall.

Fail 22 May 2025 74,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,981 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,932 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 63,932 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,502 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 61,489 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 60,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 60,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,811 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 59,810 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 59,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 58,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,067 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 55,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 53,906 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 53,906 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 48,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,755 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,974 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 333,995 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,012 miles

o/s steering damper rubber bush has slght play

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,285 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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FL02 JNF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL02 JNF, 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 FL02 JNF registered?

FL02 JNF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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