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FG52 YHF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,673 mi
Last recorded64,673 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 62,851 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,270 miles

Both rear shocker lower nuts both thicker than originals

Fail 18 Apr 2017 61,262 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both rear shocker lower nuts both thicker than originals

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,681 miles

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

Windscreen has damage larger than 10mm within zone 'A' but damage is NOT seriously affecting drivers view.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,260 miles

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

all 4 tyre walls cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,621 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 49,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,486 miles

rear brake pads wearing low & corossion & pitting to rear brake discs

sings of dampness around steering box areas

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,435 miles

slight wear in reaar shock absorber bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Jul 2008 35,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in reaar shock absorber bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,611 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 29,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,851 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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FG52 YHF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FG52 YHF, 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 YHF registered?

FG52 YHF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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