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FM51 VXZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,077 mi
Last recorded204,077 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 204,077 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 203,110 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm excess play (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 187,698 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 187,613 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated box arm rubber split (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 175,734 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 175,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps central on rear number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle has been to another garage and failed drop arm from steering box both front swivel joint's,all work has been repaired.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 175,705 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 166,407 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub pitted and both leaking

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering damper bush slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2017 166,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing wiper and arm (8.2.2)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front swivel hub pitted and both leaking

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse light damaged

steering damper bush deteriorated and has play

Pass 12 Mar 2016 151,954 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 151,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,310 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 143,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 122,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,377 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 114,377 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,601 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 106,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,396 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 98,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 91,547 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes are in a rusty condition

Pass 8 Feb 2008 86,118 miles

Wear in drop arm ball joint.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,991 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,973 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FM51 VXZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXZ, 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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What year was FM51 VXZ registered?

FM51 VXZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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