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FM02 ZJV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 ZJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,725 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking oil/grease

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering is stiff in operation

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 125,724 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking oil/grease

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering is stiff in operation

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Hub joint has slight leakage of oil.

Offside Front Drivers seat pad is worn out.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Hub joint has slight leakage of oil.

Offside Front Drivers seat pad is worn out.

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Front (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,762 miles

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

dampnes around front ball swivels.

dampness around fuel filter.

drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriating.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,050 miles

slight leak n/s front ball swival seal

Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

slight leak on n/s/f and o/s/f ball swivel seals.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel filter cover looks damp but no leaks at present

slight damage to front no plate slight leaks on front swivals

Fail 4 Aug 2010 53,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,344 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,676 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

reg plate light lense dammaged .axles pinnion oil seals leaking.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,889 miles

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,125 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 35,072 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 28,423 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,423 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 ZJV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJV, 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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FM02 ZJV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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