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FH52 DWV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 DWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,245 miles

ADV O/SIDE REAR CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED / O/SIDE DOOR STEP CORRODED / O/SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SMALL CUTS

Pass 8 Jan 2010 79,375 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,319 miles

both front seat belts damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,618 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 38,137 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 38,126 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FH52 DWV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH52 DWV, 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 FH52 DWV?

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What year was FH52 DWV registered?

FH52 DWV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is FH52 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 DWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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