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DG52 YLR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,413 mi
Last recorded165,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 165,413 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 165,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 165,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

chassis corroded

track bar bent

Pass 13 Mar 2024 161,061 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,423 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 152,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 146,504 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 140,222 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 dee bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp bezels corroded

horn and washers week

rear brakes just met requirements

Pass 3 Jul 2019 119,636 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 119,636 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,773 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 102,957 miles

Front C.V coupling seals weaping

Pass 8 May 2015 92,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,202 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape and near wear limit

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,236 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel filter leakin

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 48,902 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,564 miles

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded near rear hose

Fail 20 Jan 2009 43,563 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded near rear hose

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,146 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 39,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,853 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 30,243 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,243 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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DG52 YLR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG52 YLR, 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 DG52 YLR registered?

DG52 YLR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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