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EJ52 SLV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,102 mi
Last recorded160,102 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 SLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 160,102 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 155,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 148,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 148,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 141,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 132,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 126,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 116,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 99,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,924 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking component at fuel injector area (7.2.3)

Headlamp insecure offside (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,926 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,575 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 65,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,986 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,221 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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EJ52 SLV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ52 SLV, 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 EJ52 SLV registered?

EJ52 SLV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is EJ52 SLV safe to buy?

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