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FP52 EWK

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,676 mi
Last recorded77,676 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 77,676 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,676 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine leaking oil

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,943 miles

steering box has oil leak from seal just acceptable at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

steering box has oil leak from seal just acceptable at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,622 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 20,636 miles

slight noise from steeringcolumn bearing

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 EWK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP52 EWK, 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 EWK registered?

FP52 EWK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is FP52 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 EWK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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