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FD52 DYH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

227,330 mi
Last recorded227,330 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 227,330 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 209,884 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 193,053 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 176,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 162,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 145,752 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 145,159 miles

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Advise: nearside seat belt buckle surround missing,but operating correctly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 126,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front hockey stick bushes slightly worn

offside front hockey stick bushes slighly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2010 126,145 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front hockey stick bushes slightly worn

offside front hockey stick bushes slighly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 106,790 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 106,790 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,962 miles

Advise: Front number plate becoming deteriorated slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,389 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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FD52 DYH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD52 DYH, 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 FD52 DYH registered?

FD52 DYH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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