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FP02 HGM

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,835 mi
Last recorded73,835 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 HGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,835 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 73,835 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,441 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s & o/s hub bearing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s coil spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,265 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 132,651 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,414 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,093 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 68,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 68,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed metal object is tyre and side wall is splitting open (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,413 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,047 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,762 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,270 miles

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jan 2008 65,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,236 miles

front swivels slightly leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 632,168 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 63,212 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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FP02 HGM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP02 HGM, 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 FP02 HGM registered?

FP02 HGM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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