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DX52 KUB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,963 mi
Last recorded121,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 KUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,963 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 121,654 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 121,654 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,772 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 14 Dec 2023 120,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,824 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,537 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2020 110,967 miles

rear body support corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 105,299 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 105,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 99,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

possible fuel leak ?

Pass 9 May 2017 93,517 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 93,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 83,308 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 83,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 69,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,793 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,879 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,394 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 58,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,492 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 52,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,618 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 292,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,495 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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DX52 KUB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX52 KUB, 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 DX52 KUB registered?

DX52 KUB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is DX52 KUB safe to buy?

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