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HF02 YHV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,853 mi
Last recorded211,853 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 211,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 209,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 206,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 202,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 197,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 197,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 192,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 183,928 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 183,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 175,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 167,063 miles

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre inside wall, advise replacing

front seat belts webbing snagged in door catches

rear brakes low in effort

Pass 20 Apr 2016 156,013 miles

nearside door mirror slightly cracked

rear brakes low in effort

Pass 22 Apr 2015 148,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 143,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,337 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged, advise replacing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,899 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r mud flap missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 102,326 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r mud flap missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,308 miles

rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 50,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering damper offside bush worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,908 miles

steering damper offside bush worn.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,280 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 YHV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 HF02 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

HF02 YHV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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