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AP52 WMV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,275 mi
Last recorded73,275 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,275 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 73,273 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,871 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

parking brake warning lamp not working correctly

windscreen wipers park incorrectly

Fail 29 Oct 2020 70,871 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both rear tyres are perishing

parking brake warning lamp not working correctly

windscreen wipers park incorrectly

Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,923 miles

Nearside Front swivel has slight oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 69,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front swivel has slight oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,832 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,562 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,509 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,440 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,417 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,047 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 55,037 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,505 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,413 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AP52 WMV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP52 WMV, 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 AP52 WMV registered?

AP52 WMV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is AP52 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 WMV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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