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FL02 LBG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,122 mi
Last recorded147,122 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 147,122 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 142,797 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 142,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 141,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 140,180 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn joint about to break ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 140,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn joint about to break ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,739 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)

Front propshaft - rear UJ

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 'A' frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear crossmember - rust holes

wipers don't park

Pass 26 Sep 2015 139,106 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front prop shaft rear uj slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2015 139,106 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front prop shaft rear uj slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 138,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside rear mud flap starting to split,service replacement required.

offside rear mud flap half torn off,service replacement or repair required.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 138,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 133,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 128,645 miles

nearside front swivel hub slight oil leak

slight lift in drop arm ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 126,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 122,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 117,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 117,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,828 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 111,291 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 LBG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

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

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