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FM02 ZJU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,094 mi
Last recorded96,094 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 96,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 95,907 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 95,900 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,829 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 95,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,339 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 91,461 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,461 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 91,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,013 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 85,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,541 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 83,541 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,754 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,866 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 46,974 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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FM02 ZJU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 FM02 ZJU, 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 FM02 ZJU registered?

FM02 ZJU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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