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EX52 SXG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,516 mi
Last recorded80,516 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 SXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,516 miles

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

underside dirty

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2025 80,516 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underside dirty

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 79,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear underside

front hub assemblies leaking / both sides

Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,829 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear underside

front hub assemblies leaking / both sides

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,146 miles

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

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

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

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2023 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,301 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 78,301 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,470 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides , front nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 76,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,946 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,203 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,196 miles

Central Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,285 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

light misting of oil on front hubs

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,332 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,332 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 71,719 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 70,114 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,624 miles

exhaust emissions near limit

front wipers not parking correctly

Fail 1 Sep 2010 66,480 miles

Centre Rear Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,480 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,631 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 64,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,992 miles

chips in windscreen

rear number plate has a mark in it

slight play in both top shocker bushes at rear

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat belt webbing is slightly damaged

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 SXG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXG, 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 EX52 SXG registered?

EX52 SXG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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The MOT history for EX52 SXG shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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