MOT Status
ValidMileage
262,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
all tyres slightly out of shape.
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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