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DF52 EXU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,904 mi
Last recorded109,904 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,904 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,364 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,567 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door check strap adrift door corrode

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,750 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 90,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,393 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,122 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,596 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 EXU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DF52 EXU, 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

How do I check the history of DF52 EXU?

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What year was DF52 EXU registered?

DF52 EXU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DF52 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 EXU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF52 EXU have outstanding finance?

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