CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM51 UPS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

156,247 mi
Last recorded156,247 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationFM51 UPS
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 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 156,247 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre upper box section slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front seat belts webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 156,171 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre upper box section slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front seat belts webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 155,507 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 155,299 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 155,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint flanges are corroded and weakened

slight oil leak at offside front swivel housing

Pass 15 Mar 2023 150,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 145,826 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 145,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 141,693 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 141,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 125,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,278 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 121,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,566 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,566 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 101,468 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers split at ends

small cracks forming around tread no ply/cords showimg on all tyres

small stone chips in windscreen

fuel tank breather hose split leaking fuel

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,291 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 96,265 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,811 miles

sreeting box arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,958 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,398 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,963 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

FM51 UPS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FM51 UPS, 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 FM51 UPS?

You can check the full history of FM51 UPS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM51 UPS registered?

FM51 UPS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is FM51 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 UPS shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM51 UPS 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 FM51 UPS. 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.