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FH52 NYC

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,035 mi
Last recorded169,035 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 169,035 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Welding repairs to chassis

Pass 4 Nov 2024 163,164 miles

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

welding repairs chassis

Pass 9 Nov 2023 161,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer side steps corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 157,300 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 153,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,460 miles

advise drag link boot has started to split

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,821 miles

advise rear a frame joint worn advise replacement

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 135,213 miles

movement on bushes rear axle upper support

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,598 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 128,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 128,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 105,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub

perishing to both front tyres

play to n/s/f swivel hub

slight movement to front steering joints

Fail 17 Apr 2012 94,973 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub

perishing to both front tyres

play to n/s/f swivel hub

slight movement to front steering joints

Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,414 miles

perishing to all tyres

Fail 3 Feb 2011 80,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

perishing to all tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,782 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,403 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,261 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 NYC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

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

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