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DV52 VCO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,806 mi
Last recorded68,806 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,806 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 68,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,177 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,177 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,606 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,930 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,216 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Nov 2007 47,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,233 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,734 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,908 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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DV52 VCO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV52 VCO, 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 DV52 VCO registered?

DV52 VCO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is DV52 VCO safe to buy?

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