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FV02 WFW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,008 mi
Last recorded160,008 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 WFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 160,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 159,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,663 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 158,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 158,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 157,762 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 156,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 156,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 154,467 miles

Front steering damper slight leak

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering shaft u/j to box slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2018 154,462 miles

Front Brake valve leaking bulkhead (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose to transmission brake (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front steering damper slight leak

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering shaft u/j to box slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2017 153,431 miles

Offside Rear chassis cross member corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 153,428 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 152,240 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 152,237 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing stuck down side of seat (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam low out put (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam low out put (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 149,293 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 149,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 148,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 138,729 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 138,729 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 127,658 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 127,658 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,440 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 113,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,512 miles

cut in nearside tyre \no inner cords shown/

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,350 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,345 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,305 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,381 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 WFW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFW, 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 FV02 WFW registered?

FV02 WFW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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