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FL02 ROH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,916 mi
Last recorded71,916 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 ROH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 71,916 miles

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

Front SLIGHT WEEP BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS

Pass 28 May 2025 70,161 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front SWIVEL SLIGHT WEEP

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 70,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested PAD ABOUT TO GO METAL TO METAL (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front SWIVEL SLIGHT WEEP

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal minor leak

Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,494 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,476 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,450 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

centre rear upper diff mount ball joint has slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

centre rear upper diff mount ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering box gaiter perished

Fail 27 Sep 2018 64,405 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering box gaiter perished

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,571 miles

FRONT INNER HUB SEALS LEAKING FLUID

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISORY - BOTH PIPES BEFORE FLEXI BRAKE HOSE JUST PASSABLE - RECOMMEND REPLACED ASAP (3.6.B.2c)

REAR TYRES PERRISHING

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,575 miles

Oil leak

both front hub oil seals seeping

front pinion oil seal mist of oil

Fail 18 Sep 2013 58,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 58,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,213 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 50,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,002 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 ROH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ROH, 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

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What year was FL02 ROH registered?

FL02 ROH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is FL02 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 ROH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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