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DG52 YLS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,054 mi
Last recorded144,054 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 144,054 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,178 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

Rear brake disc back plates have some corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2024 139,178 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working

Rear brake disc back plates have some corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,335 miles

Rear N/S and O/S bump stops missing

Rear crossmember has some corrosion

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 132,334 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear N/S and O/S bump stops missing

Rear crossmember has some corrosion

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis corroded, getting thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bellhousing - box and transfer box seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,931 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody covered in anti corrosion paint / wax oil

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 104,548 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 104,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,541 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 90,540 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,387 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,381 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steerimg arm pivot point rubber boot deteriorated

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,867 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 68,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,680 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,680 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 30,181 miles

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

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 YLS 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 77.8%.

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 DG52 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

DG52 YLS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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