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FJ52 UWV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 UWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,035 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear seat belts slightly marked

slight play offside steering damper bush

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,455 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front & nearside rear seat belts slightly marked

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,404 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and nearside rear seat belts slightly marked

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,564 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 38,564 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 UWV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ52 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

FJ52 UWV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is FJ52 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ52 UWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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