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DS52 CMV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

196,645 mi
Last recorded196,645 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 196,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 194,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 190,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing unevenly inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing unevenly inner edge

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 190,825 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 190,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 186,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 186,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking from rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner body/footwell corroded and holed next to body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear outer body mounting area's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 178,909 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 178,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 170,245 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 170,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 158,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 140,784 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play swivel ball (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,822 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,822 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,730 miles

abs lamp on dash

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,476 miles

2x wipers deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 63,476 miles

2x wipers deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

leak on n/s front hub

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,742 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 52,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,936 miles

front differential leaking

nearside swivel joint leaking

slight dampness of oil around engine sump

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,943 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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DS52 CMV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DS52 CMV, 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 DS52 CMV registered?

DS52 CMV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DS52 CMV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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