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FB52 CFO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,209 mi
Last recorded79,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 79,209 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 21 May 2024 77,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 76,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 76,173 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,136 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 72,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,592 miles

Nearside Front Swivel damp

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,884 miles

Nearside Front swivel is leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,884 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front swivel is leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2015 69,773 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 68,263 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 65,878 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes some play

nsf/nsr tyres slightly deteriorated

osf s/belt slight damage

Fail 20 May 2013 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear shock absorber top bushes some play

nsf/nsr tyres slightly deteriorated

osf s/belt slight damage

Pass 31 May 2012 63,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 63,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

winch wire rubbing on steering damper

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,698 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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FB52 CFO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FB52 CFO, 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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FB52 CFO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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