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EO52 FXS

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,792 mi
Last recorded140,792 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 FXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,792 miles

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

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

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

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

both front axle hub seals leaking

corrosion to rear chassis legs and cross member

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Nov 2022 140,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front axle hub seals leaking

corrosion to rear chassis legs and cross member

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Oct 2021 139,923 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear chassis and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf nsf axle hub seals slight leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,275 miles

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

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

Rear axle stabilizer ball joint rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 138,359 miles

Both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 24 Oct 2019 138,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight noise from nearside outer cv joint

Surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Nov 2017 137,925 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 136,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,341 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 132,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust damaged/bent.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 130,556 miles

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust damaged/bent.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 127,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f hub seal slight weep

rear exhaust bent and damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,832 miles

exaust damaged at rear.

noise from top steering column.

offside drag link end joint, boot insecure.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 122,417 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 118,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 114,935 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 110,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 110,903 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers blades split

Pass 8 Nov 2006 101,772 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 101,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,559 miles

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

slight wear in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

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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EO52 FXS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO52 FXS, 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 EO52 FXS registered?

EO52 FXS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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The MOT history for EO52 FXS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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