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HF02 LTK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,845 mi
Last recorded144,845 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 LTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 144,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 144,842 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 142,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,449 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,983 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 111,516 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 111,516 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,883 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 104,883 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,636 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,757 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,292 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,808 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,649 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 84,649 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers do not park correctly on command.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,627 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,307 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering box drop arm seal

Pass 17 Jan 2008 68,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,825 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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HF02 LTK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HF02 LTK, 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 HF02 LTK registered?

HF02 LTK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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The MOT history for HF02 LTK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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