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FP02 NWE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

233,318 mi
Last recorded233,318 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 NWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 233,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 224,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 213,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 200,208 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside middle body mount weak

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Fail 31 May 2023 200,208 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside middle body mount weak

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Pass 15 Jun 2022 188,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 179,200 miles

Centre crossmember corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 179,199 miles

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

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

Centre crossmember corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 170,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 157,992 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,954 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter damp with fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 143,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter damp with fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 129,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (2.7.4)

Rear A frame ball joint boot deterioated

front prop shaft rear u/j worn

steering box damp

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,794 miles

seal on n/s/f steering sphere and o/s/r halfshaft end leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2016 116,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

seal on n/s/f steering sphere and o/s/r halfshaft end leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,118 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 114,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 108,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 106,167 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn.

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,167 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 103,370 miles

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

seal on n/s/f steering sphere damaged

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,933 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 95,382 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,916 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 NWE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?

FP02 NWE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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