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FL52 VYF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,314 mi
Last recorded116,314 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 VYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 115,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 115,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 114,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 114,191 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 112,729 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 107,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 100,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 85,716 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 79,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 51,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 45,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,096 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,045 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 VYF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF?

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What year was FL52 VYF registered?

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

Is FL52 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 VYF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL52 VYF have outstanding finance?

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