CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM02 GVT

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 GVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 72,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,888 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 32,854 miles

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2018 31,992 miles

head lamps slightly misted up

minor damage to offside front seat belt

washer jet half way blocked

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,571 miles

Rear reflectors slightly out of position

Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,076 miles

fuel filter slightly damp

minor damage to drivers seat belt

Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,684 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,581 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,388 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM02 GVT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM02 GVT, 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

How do I check the history of FM02 GVT?

You can check the full history of FM02 GVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM02 GVT registered?

FM02 GVT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is FM02 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 GVT shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM02 GVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM02 GVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.