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EY52 OPB

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,893 mi
Last recorded200,893 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 OPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 200,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 190,070 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 190,054 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 177,309 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 176,886 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 169,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,267 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 158,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 154,859 miles

Slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Slight play in o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 4 Jan 2019 149,266 miles

Rear brake pads low

Rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn

Pass 15 Dec 2017 143,285 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 15,930 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 135,844 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 129,627 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 129,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 123,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 109,941 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 109,941 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,111 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 105,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 100,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 100,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,939 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 70,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,450 miles

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

both rear tyre treads low {3mm)

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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EY52 OPB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY52 OPB, 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 EY52 OPB registered?

EY52 OPB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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