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FH52 MYG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 MYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 123,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 118,982 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 116,198 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,691 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,371 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,054 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion om mountings (7.1.2)

swivels corroision on front

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,861 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,972 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,131 miles

corrosion in rear cross member.

deterioration in swivels.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,131 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion in rear cross member.

deterioration in swivels.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,492 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,534 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,599 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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FH52 MYG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MYG, 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 MYG?

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What year was FH52 MYG registered?

FH52 MYG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is FH52 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 MYG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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