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FL02 LBF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,546 mi
Last recorded162,546 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 LBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 162,546 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 160,470 miles

Nearside Front steering damper bush worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 159,237 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 159,226 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 158,425 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 156,260 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering damper bushes slight play

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 153,470 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 150,264 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 147,874 miles

Clutch slave leaking fluid

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Lower Swivel Joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,694 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel pin

Fail 5 Dec 2014 145,694 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel pin

Pass 2 Dec 2013 139,849 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 136,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads low

pas oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 131,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 128,012 miles

front tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,393 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 28 May 2008 123,202 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2007 121,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 119,549 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 LBF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

FL02 LBF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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