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AV52 NHC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,667 mi
Last recorded137,667 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 137,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 137,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 137,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 130,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,756 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 125,756 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,734 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,734 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 91,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 79,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,020 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 58,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 414,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,206 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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AV52 NHC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV52 NHC, 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 AV52 NHC registered?

AV52 NHC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is AV52 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 NHC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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