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FP52 NEO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,917 mi
Last recorded142,917 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 NEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 142,917 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2023 135,811 miles

Nearside Front swivel slightly leaking

various other oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

various oil leaks

Fail 20 Sep 2022 131,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,127 miles

both front swivels slightly leaks

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,253 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,726 miles

Front bumper bar excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 120,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front bumper bar excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,110 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 116,110 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear prop rear uj has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,474 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 107,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,762 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,175 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,945 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 36,945 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,998 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 20,020 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 20,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NEO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NEO, 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

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What year was FP52 NEO registered?

FP52 NEO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is FP52 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 NEO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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