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DN52 XUC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,141 mi
Last recorded102,141 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,141 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,998 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody and chassis undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,409 miles

front n/s and o/s spheres weeping

vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,084 miles

Nearside headlight glass missting

Offside headlight glass missting

rear exhaust joint flange detiorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,089 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 78,070 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swivels slight leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,765 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,325 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,259 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 50,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,107 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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DN52 XUC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN52 XUC, 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

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What year was DN52 XUC registered?

DN52 XUC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DN52 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 XUC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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