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FP52 EWJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,675 mi
Last recorded147,675 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 147,675 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 147,675 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 141,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 141,884 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 131,467 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 131,467 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,300 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,784 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 107,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osf 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

prop shaft loose

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,063 miles

Slight play in nsf top and bottom thrunions

Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush And osr lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nsf top and bottom thrunions

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 81,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play top and bottom (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and lower (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front flat

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,662 miles

NS Tractor Seal leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,960 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2012 48,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 46,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,791 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,791 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front axle tractor joints have slight oil leaks.

play in front propshaft universal joint.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,106 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 29,952 miles

advise both wheels need balancing

both rear tyres getting low

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 EWJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EWJ, 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 FP52 EWJ registered?

FP52 EWJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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