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FG52 FVT

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,359 mi
Last recorded31,359 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 FVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to n/s front bumper

damage to n/s front wing

gaerbox end propshaft bolts loose

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to nearside front wing

nearside front door difficult to shut securley

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside front wing

nearside front door difficult to shut securley

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f bumper damage (no sharp edges)

various body damage (no sharp edges)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f bumper damage (no sharp edges)

various body damage (no sharp edges)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 21,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,558 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 16,558 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,735 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 13,735 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nail in tyre

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 FVT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FVT, 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 FG52 FVT registered?

FG52 FVT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is FG52 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 FVT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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