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AM52 HSF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

69,366 mi
Last recorded69,366 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 69,366 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 69,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear crossmember corroded and holed - not in a prescribed area

Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,359 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,959 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,430 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 592,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,350 miles

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

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

secondhand parts used

Fail 11 Oct 2011 54,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

windows tinted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,141 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 39,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 39,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,603 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,020 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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AM52 HSF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AM52 HSF, 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 AM52 HSF registered?

AM52 HSF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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