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EO52 RFK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 RFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 103,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,210 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 100,101 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,353 miles

fuel block damp with fuel

Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,946 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,696 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,026 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,165 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,229 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured by roof rack ladder (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 79,208 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 76,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 76,118 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 74,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 71,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 545,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,582 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 55,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,830 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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EO52 RFK 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 EO52 RFK, 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

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What year was EO52 RFK registered?

EO52 RFK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is EO52 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 RFK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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