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DE52 VOG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,601 mi
Last recorded144,601 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 144,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 138,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 133,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 133,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 128,095 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 129,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,938 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,538 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 88,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,337 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met (51%) , pass is 50% .

both rear footbrake performances much lower than expected from a vehicle of this type

spare wheel loose on bracket but nuts appear tight

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

non obligatory mirror missing

rear brake performance slightly lower than expected

slight edge wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,788 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 72,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Furry propshaft requires grooming

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,416 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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DE52 VOG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DE52 VOG, 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 DE52 VOG registered?

DE52 VOG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is DE52 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 VOG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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