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FP52 EWO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror arm (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,047 miles

Under body undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2022 134,591 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs on vehicle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis and cross-member corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs on vehicle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis and cross-member corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,796 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis and rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 121,017 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 118,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross-member corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 118,772 miles

Steering wheel spokes fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross-member corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 115,779 miles

All brake disc's corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear cross-member corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 115,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

All brake disc's corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear cross-member corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,152 miles

All brake disc's on vehicle corroded/worn.

Nearside head lamp image poor.

Rear cross-member corroded.

n/s & o/s headlamp mountings very corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear cross-member corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 110,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes front to rear control valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at o/s chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable Middle steering arm between track rod ends excessive damage and fouling (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear cross-member corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,115 miles

Additional brake device brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 108,115 miles

Centre Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Additional brake device brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,973 miles

All brake pipes front to rear corroded.

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,908 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

All brake pipes front to rear corroded.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,919 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 102,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 99,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,335 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 80,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light flashing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2007 808,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light flashing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,192 miles

nearside front tractor joint oily

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 5 Dec 2005 45,192 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front tractor joint oily

rear number plate lamp loose

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 EWO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EWO, 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 EWO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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