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DX52 KUC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexy to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from flexy to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 136,023 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers dont self park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and lamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running from flexible brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 134,968 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 124,211 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,286 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 112,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 112,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,201 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 111,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 96,187 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,304 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 KUC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUC, 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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DX52 KUC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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