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FJ52 UWD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,586 mi
Last recorded125,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 UWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,494 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front washers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2023 120,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on mirror

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 120,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on mirror

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear side lights off colour

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,291 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 92,098 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2018 90,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2018 90,174 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,689 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,213 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,535 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,535 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,245 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,663 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,663 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,747 miles

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

Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,294 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,735 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 66,732 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,810 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 64,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,235 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,374 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 55,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

DROP ARM BALL JOINT GAITOR INSECURE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,514 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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FJ52 UWD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ52 UWD, 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 FJ52 UWD registered?

FJ52 UWD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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