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FP02 NXA

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,124 mi
Last recorded168,124 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 168,124 miles

Coil spring corroded 4 x coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 x tyre age 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 167,794 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 162,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 159,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint housing seal leaking

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2022 158,823 miles

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint housing seal leaking

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2021 147,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,218 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 139,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center forward from join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 123,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,704 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 117,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,154 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,694 miles

Tyres alround starting to crack on inner walls.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,562 miles

Both front tyres as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall

Both rear tyre as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front swivel joint damp

Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall

Both rear tyre as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front swivel joint damp

Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 100,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 82,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Mar 2010 82,572 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2008 70,053 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,129 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 NXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

FP02 NXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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