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CF52 FFO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

228,169 mi
Last recorded228,169 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 228,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 218,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 216,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 208,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 202,543 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 197,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 192,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 185,982 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 175,188 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 163,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,799 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 121,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,088 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,716 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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CF52 FFO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CF52 FFO, 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 CF52 FFO registered?

CF52 FFO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is CF52 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 FFO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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