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FV02 LNK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,642 mi
Last recorded70,642 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 LNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,091 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 70,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,522 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,722 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 67,157 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leak, not excessive

Fail 20 May 2019 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leak, not excessive

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 65,933 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 63,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 60,373 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 60,372 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 55,331 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 May 2015 55,331 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2014 51,833 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)

Pass 23 May 2013 46,680 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 43,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 32,986 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)

Pass 21 May 2009 292,259 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 292,259 miles

Rear Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2008 25,510 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 25,509 miles

Centre Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 22,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,184 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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FV02 LNK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 FV02 LNK, 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 FV02 LNK registered?

FV02 LNK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is FV02 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 LNK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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