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FD52 DYY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,720 mi
Last recorded87,720 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 86,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 86,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm/steering damper (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,764 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 85,764 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 83,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 81,382 miles

brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2019 81,333 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel regulator leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,958 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 78,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,270 miles

Both front doors do not shut effectively/properly.

Nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 72,152 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front doors do not shut effectively/properly.

Nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,837 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf swivel seal slight leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,559 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 61,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,397 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,587 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,025 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,073 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 DYY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FD52 DYY, 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 DYY registered?

FD52 DYY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is FD52 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 DYY shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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