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FP02 JYR

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,195 mi
Last recorded92,195 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 92,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 90,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,228 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 85,055 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 85,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 80,573 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 177,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside REAR LIGHT DAMAGE

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 175,746 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 175,741 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coolant level empty

Pass 18 Aug 2014 172,697 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front axle balls misting of oil

front to rear brake pipe on top of chassis corroded at clip visual vision impared

offside rear tyre profile poor close to limit in places

Fail 18 Aug 2014 172,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front axle balls misting of oil

front to rear brake pipe on top of chassis corroded at clip visual vision impared

offside rear tyre profile poor close to limit in places

Pass 14 Aug 2012 172,432 miles

All road springs corroded

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 170,252 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 170,252 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 149,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 125,979 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,347 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 86,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

n/s & o/s seat belt webbing marked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,549 miles

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

n/s & o/s seat belt webbing marked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,957 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 JYR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JYR, 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

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What year was FP02 JYR registered?

FP02 JYR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is FP02 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 JYR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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