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FT02 VPC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,491 mi
Last recorded180,491 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 VPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 180,491 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 176,705 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 168,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn to wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 163,752 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 163,748 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 152,069 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2019 152,069 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2018 140,611 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,368 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 128,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,159 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 115,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,829 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 87,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,822 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,510 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,070 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,736 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 VPC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPC, 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 FT02 VPC registered?

FT02 VPC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FT02 VPC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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