MOT Status
ValidMileage
112,026 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
front number plate in windscreen
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
front number plate in windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre perished side wall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion to off side inner wing
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre perished side wall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion to off side inner wing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ52 VKB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 VKB, 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 FJ52 VKB?
You can check the full history of FJ52 VKB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FJ52 VKB registered?
FJ52 VKB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2002.
Is FJ52 VKB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ52 VKB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FJ52 VKB have outstanding finance?
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