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AE52 YGX

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,537 miles

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

small crack in right hand headlamp

Fail 3 Oct 2007 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

right hand front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

small crack in right hand headlamp

Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,776 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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AE52 YGX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE52 YGX, 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

How do I check the history of AE52 YGX?

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What year was AE52 YGX registered?

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

Is AE52 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 YGX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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