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FP52 EWH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,101 mi
Last recorded160,101 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 160,101 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 156,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 156,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, near top coil spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, near top coil spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 156,362 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, near top coil spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, near top coil spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 154,569 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S and O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 151,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering damper bush worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 148,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 148,278 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 141,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 141,809 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 137,384 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 137,384 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,140 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,171 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,824 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 97,824 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,511 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 91,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,407 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,658 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,657 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre perished slightly

power steering slightly rough

Pass 2 Sep 2005 32,087 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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FP52 EWH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP52 EWH, 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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FP52 EWH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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