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FP02 HGO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,532 mi
Last recorded120,532 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 HGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle plastic surround trim damaged slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle plastic surround trim damaged slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 120,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle plastic surround trim damaged slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle plastic surround trim damaged slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,596 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 118,596 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ cups spinning (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 117,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,784 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 107,772 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres cracking on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,376 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,383 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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FP02 HGO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 FP02 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

FP02 HGO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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