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DX52 NWW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,740 mi
Last recorded104,740 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 NWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 104,740 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 104,738 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,468 miles

Offside Front swivel seal slightly leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2023 91,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 84,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front centre seat no belt or seat pad fitted time of test

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2022 84,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front centre seat no belt or seat pad fitted time of test

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,941 miles

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

mud under vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2018 77,923 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

mud under vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,487 miles

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,881 miles

chip in zone 'B' of windscreen

n/s/f lower swivel pin worn BORDERLINE

rear no.plate condition

rear tyres cracking perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,054 miles

Front o/s & n/s swivls damp

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,238 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

o/s/f & n/s/f swivels damp

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,804 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front axle swivel housing slight leak both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front axle swivel housing slight leak both sides

Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,289 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front diff pinion seal oil leak

leak on nearside front swivel hub

leak on offside front swivel hub

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,289 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front diff pinion seal oil leak

leak on nearside front swivel hub

leak on offside front swivel hub

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,197 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 640,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,496 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 69,496 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 57,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 53,104 miles

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

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 NWW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

DX52 NWW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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