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FL52 GRZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,625 mi
Last recorded63,625 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 GRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 63,623 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 63,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 63,192 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 63,191 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 63,097 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 63,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 62,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,481 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,649 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,393 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 47,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,627 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil

Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,627 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,951 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,118 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,477 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,385 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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FL52 GRZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL52 GRZ, 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 FL52 GRZ registered?

FL52 GRZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is FL52 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 GRZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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