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EX52 UGL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 UGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 71,229 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 71,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,353 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,352 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,110 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,653 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,646 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 26,855 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 UGL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 UGL, 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

How do I check the history of EX52 UGL?

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What year was EX52 UGL registered?

EX52 UGL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is EX52 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 UGL shows 13 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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