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FRN 68M

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,029 mi
Last recorded145,029 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 68M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 145,029 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jet poor delivery of washer fluid however still capable of clearing the windscreen at the time of the Mot.

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 143,249 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,885 miles

Brake pressure build up slow Brake Vacuum weak however still capable of passing brake test at the time of the Mot. (1.1.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 142,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 141,384 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 139,335 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 135,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 128,807 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 128,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 121,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 103,798 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

all tyres cracks in tread (none to cord)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,798 miles

all tyres cracks in tread (none to cord)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 91,075 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,493 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,088 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 70,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front swivel hubs slightly worn/damp

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,083 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front swivel hubs slightly worn/damp

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,858 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 40,619 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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FRN 68M is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FRN 68M, 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 FRN 68M registered?

FRN 68M is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is FRN 68M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRN 68M shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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