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DU52 VDM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,728 mi
Last recorded112,728 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 112,728 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 105,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,144 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,300 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,867 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,795 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,467 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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DU52 VDM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DU52 VDM, 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 DU52 VDM?

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What year was DU52 VDM registered?

DU52 VDM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DU52 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 VDM shows 21 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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