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FJ52 UWZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,299 mi
Last recorded160,299 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 UWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 160,299 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 160,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling inner tie bar on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 156,776 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 153,565 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 153,565 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 149,843 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 149,820 miles

Offside Front Axle insecure drop link (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 147,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 147,709 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top of axle (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or inside (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 144,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,174 miles

brake pipes starting to go rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2014 127,272 miles

adjustable towbar not fitted at time of re test

both front seats in boot not fitted at time of re test

both rear shock obsorbers worn

gearbox and transfer box rubber mounts slightly worn

nearside (far rear seat in boot) seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside (front seat in boot) seat base broken off and seat not fitted

nearside and offside front suspension arm front buses worn but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front tyre worn to limit (1.6mm) and tread worn uneven

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

rear axle top 'A' arm ball joint has slight play

slight play in front offside panhard rod bush

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight weap from offside front hub swivel housing seal

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,272 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both rear shock obsorbers worn

gearbox and transfer box rubber mounts slightly worn

nearside (far rear seat in boot) seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside (front seat in boot) seat base broken off and seat not fitted

nearside and offside front suspension arm front buses worn but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front tyre worn to limit (1.6mm) and tread worn uneven

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

rear axle top 'A' arm ball joint has slight play

slight play in front offside panhard rod bush

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight weap from offside front hub swivel housing seal

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,562 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pedal has slightly long travel

nearside rear shock obsorber bush slightly worn

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight fluffing to nearside front seat belt

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight weaping of oil from steering box

slightly damp arround fuel pressure regulator

tow bar ball and bracket not fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear seat belt cover missing

Fail 18 Oct 2012 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,220 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,220 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,838 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,771 miles

steering box damp

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,988 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,575 miles

all four tyres have various cuts

o/s/rear panel steady broken

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 UWZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWZ, 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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FJ52 UWZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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