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EX52 EXF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,344 mi
Last recorded194,344 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 EXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 194,344 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 194,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 186,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn evenly

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper bush worn minor movement

Pass 14 Sep 2023 178,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 172,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 166,162 miles

Unable to check condition of brake pads

Underside of jeep in very dirty condition ( mud ) hard to inspect to mot standards .

Underside of jeep rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2021 166,162 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Unable to check condition of brake pads

Underside of jeep in very dirty condition ( mud ) hard to inspect to mot standards .

Underside of jeep rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2020 159,957 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 159,957 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 159,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 152,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 144,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 131,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,717 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 105,688 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,204 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,204 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,901 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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EX52 EXF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX52 EXF, 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 EX52 EXF registered?

EX52 EXF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is EX52 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 EXF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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