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AU52 YMH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 105,537 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 93,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,248 miles

All wheels corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 76,247 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

All wheels corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,655 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight under vehicle corrosion

slight weapage from fuel componant

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,797 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,672 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,205 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 35,999 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,710 miles

near side rear anti roll bar very slightly loose

Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,134 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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AU52 YMH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU52 YMH, 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 AU52 YMH registered?

AU52 YMH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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