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FV51 EWM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 EWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 123,087 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced BY WHEEL (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 123,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced BY WHEEL (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,255 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 121,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 103,364 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle excess play in lower joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached nut loose with no split pin (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,200 miles

Front prop shaft leak

Offside Rear Tyre, has nail in it

Rear prop shaft leak

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,314 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 94,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,300 miles

Offside front inner hub seal leaking oil

Oil around gearbox

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front inner hub seal leaking oil

Oil around gearbox

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 733,098 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,251 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,168 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,556 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 41,279 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,768 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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FV51 EWM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV51 EWM, 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 FV51 EWM registered?

FV51 EWM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is FV51 EWM safe to buy?

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