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FT02 HTJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,606 mi
Last recorded127,606 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 127,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 115,224 miles

slight leak steering box plus tacktor joint off side

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 82,575 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,083 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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FT02 HTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FT02 HTJ, 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

How do I check the history of FT02 HTJ?

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What year was FT02 HTJ registered?

FT02 HTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is FT02 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 HTJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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