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DF52 EOR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,280 mi
Last recorded145,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 145,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 137,644 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 137,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,335 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,715 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,150 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 90,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 77,441 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 77,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn poor

Fail 4 Oct 2006 64,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

horn poor

Fail 10 Oct 2005 50,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,900 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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DF52 EOR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF52 EOR, 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 DF52 EOR registered?

DF52 EOR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is DF52 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 EOR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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