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AY52 FKL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,552 mi
Last recorded70,552 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,552 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,688 miles

N/S/F sphere joint seal slightly leaking.

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 69,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F sphere joint seal slightly leaking.

N/S/R Brake binding

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,163 miles

N/S/R Brake slightly binding

N/S/F Axle sohere oil seal leaking

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,007 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 173,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 139,334 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 139,334 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 107,615 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 107,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,724 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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AY52 FKL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY52 FKL, 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 AY52 FKL registered?

AY52 FKL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AY52 FKL safe to buy?

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