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AE52 KXH

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,395 mi
Last recorded123,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 123,395 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 123,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 123,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play track rod end and hub

Pass 27 May 2025 122,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 122,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 121,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 121,800 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 120,864 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,316 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 120,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 119,867 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 119,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension parts corroded

water leak

Pass 28 Jul 2018 119,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 119,853 miles

Nearside Front diff seal leaking

Offside Front Diff seal leaking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,384 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 118,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 117,272 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shockers pitted

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

swivel hubs corroded and leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 117,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

swivel hubs corroded and leaking

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shockers pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2014 117,257 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,496 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,329 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 110,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,219 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,374 miles

Handbrake lever nearly uses its full travel

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

Rear differential is leaking.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 83,374 miles

Handbrake lever nearly uses its full travel

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear differential is leaking.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jul 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006

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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AE52 KXH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AE52 KXH, 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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AE52 KXH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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