MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,225 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
all discs rusty
all tyres age cracking
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front number plate cracked
rear prop rear uj slight play
under body dirty
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
under body dirty
all front hockey stick bushes worn
front pads low
rear disc worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all front hockey stick bushes worn
front pads low
rear disc worn
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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FM02 GVU 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 80.8%.
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 GVU, 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 GVU?
You can check the full history of FM02 GVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FM02 GVU registered?
FM02 GVU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 2002.
Is FM02 GVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM02 GVU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FM02 GVU have outstanding finance?
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