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FE52 YAX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 YAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 111,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 110,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,827 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,655 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,807 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,460 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,790 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,169 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,556 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 39,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FE52 YAX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE52 YAX, 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

How do I check the history of FE52 YAX?

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What year was FE52 YAX registered?

FE52 YAX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is FE52 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 YAX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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