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HG02 LBN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

206,920 mi
Last recorded206,920 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 LBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 206,920 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 206,920 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 202,629 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 202,629 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 199,856 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 199,674 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 195,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 191,166 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 191,156 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 187,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 184,956 miles

Offside Front steering swivel hub seal slight leak.

Fail 10 Aug 2019 184,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front steering swivel hub seal slight leak.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 183,574 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))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 183,574 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 180,450 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 180,448 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box arm (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 165,863 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 165,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 151,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 145,920 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 145,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 135,533 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 135,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 124,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 113,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,826 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 90,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,374 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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HG02 LBN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HG02 LBN, 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 HG02 LBN registered?

HG02 LBN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is HG02 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 LBN shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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