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DX52 NYA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,451 mi
Last recorded101,451 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 101,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 100,065 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff input shaft seal weeping

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,976 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,656 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,656 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,384 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,209 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear propshaft rear uj has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,188 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,878 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 19,473 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 NYA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DX52 NYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX52 NYA?

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What year was DX52 NYA registered?

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

Is DX52 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 NYA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX52 NYA have outstanding finance?

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