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FD52 DYX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 111,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member Below Spare Wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 107,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe On Axle Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 107,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe On Axle Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,843 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,044 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,147 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,066 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,898 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 60,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,279 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 56,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,248 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,248 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,217 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 DYX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

FD52 DYX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is FD52 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 DYX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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