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FH52 MPO

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

262,278 mi
Last recorded262,278 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 MPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 262,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 262,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 258,183 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 258,178 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper body out rigger body mounting holed to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside upper out rigger body mounting holed to excess. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 252,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 248,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 246,072 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 246,002 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Fuel hose leaking rear fuel pipes to tank damp with fuel. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle and seal leaking to excess. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread area out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread area out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread area out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread area out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 241,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 234,918 miles

all tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 228,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 221,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 210,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

no emissions pick up

Pass 1 Apr 2015 202,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 194,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 186,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 175,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 165,469 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 158,107 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 158,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 150,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 139,657 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 139,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 125,824 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 125,824 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 112,212 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

movement in rear axle top ball joint

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 MPO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH52 MPO, 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 FH52 MPO registered?

FH52 MPO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is FH52 MPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 MPO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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