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DU52 VMD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,203 mi
Last recorded55,203 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,415 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,257 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Steering Box Drop Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,403 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint of Front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Joint of Rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,182 miles

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

Front Bumper corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,830 miles

slight corrosion chassis rails

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 45,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle platform (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,437 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 44,435 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 42,581 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,221 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,400 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 344,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 310,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 276,845 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 276,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 171,026 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 171,026 miles

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

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 VMD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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