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FL52 VYB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

122,353 mi
Last recorded122,353 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 VYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 122,353 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 122,353 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,712 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 118,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,839 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 113,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,452 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,362 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 111,353 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,428 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,683 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 106,683 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 105,180 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 105,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front wipers dont park automaticly

Fail 12 Dec 2013 101,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,417 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 988,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 988,308 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,155 miles

o/s/f tracta seal leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,155 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tracta seal leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,636 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 62,616 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,648 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,034 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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 VYB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FL52 VYB, 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 FL52 VYB?

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What year was FL52 VYB registered?

FL52 VYB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FL52 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 VYB shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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