MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
slight play in o/s/f lower swivel pin
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play in o/s/f lower swivel pin
slight play in n/s track rod end
front brake pads low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front brake pads low
pas oil leak
front tyres worn to 1.6mm
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm
n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FL02 LBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL02 LBF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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