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FV51 EWW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,295 mi
Last recorded121,295 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 EWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 121,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 120,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,905 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2022 113,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 106,973 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 106,973 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,787 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 104,787 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 99,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,325 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 66,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,889 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,119 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 61,093 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 55,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,562 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,467 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,555 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 EWW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV51 EWW, 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 FV51 EWW registered?

FV51 EWW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is FV51 EWW safe to buy?

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