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DK52 OVA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,789 mi
Last recorded21,789 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 OVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 21,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 20,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 20,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 19,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,622 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 4,912 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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DK52 OVA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 DK52 OVA, 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 DK52 OVA?

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What year was DK52 OVA registered?

DK52 OVA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is DK52 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 OVA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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