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FG52 DJV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,740 mi
Last recorded147,740 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 DJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 147,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 142,202 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 135,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,635 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 112,729 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 112,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2018 112,533 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 112,531 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,071 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing.transmission leaks.both front swivel joints have slight weeping.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,071 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking reservoir. (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing.transmission leaks.both front swivel joints have slight weeping.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,865 miles

BONNET HANDLE BROKEN.

CLUTCH BEARING NOISEY.UNDERSIDE COVERED IN MUD.

COOLANT CAP MISSING.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT WEEP AT FRONT HUBS.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 109,865 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported BOTH REAR (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

BONNET HANDLE BROKEN.

CLUTCH BEARING NOISEY.UNDERSIDE COVERED IN MUD.

COOLANT CAP MISSING.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT WEEP AT FRONT HUBS.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,138 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 100,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,713 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 94,713 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 83,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,107 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,162 miles

Handbrake

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 75,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,947 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

drag link ball joint dust cover split

o/s triangle bush split

Fail 16 Nov 2009 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

drag link ball joint dust cover split

hand brake warning light staying on

o/s triangle bush split

power steering damper missing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,325 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,325 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 58,503 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 58,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG52 DJV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG52 DJV, 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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FG52 DJV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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